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THROUGH THE GATES
THE.
BATTLEFIELD
NINETEEN-THIRTY-SEVEN.
MARY ELLEN LEE
Editor
KATHERINE BURGESS
Business Manager
PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE STUDENT BODY OF THE
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
MARY WASHING s . LEGE-VMW
DEDICATION
We, the student body, in appreciation
for all the advice, inspiration, and as-
sistance so cheerfully and helpfully
rendered us, do in this year, 1937, ded-
icate our "Battlefield" to Eileen Kramer
Dodd, who, through observation, study,
and experience has developed the art of
understanding, analyzing, and encour-
aging those with whom she lives. It is
through contact with such a one that the
youth in quest of knowledge is able to
find her standard and the ideal by
which she may be guided.
EILEEN KRAMER DODD
FOREWORD
1 HE Foreword is not essential to the Year Book;
does it not now lie open before you waiting for
eager hands to turn swiftly to the galaxy of faces
of comrades and of scenes of work and play where
days have gone by like a song. The 1937 Staff has
fashioned together the written page and the pic-
tured page of the Present with the cement of sen-
timent. This same Staff, however, assumes to be-
come prophetic of the Future for those other
Staffs that will follow the trail. Theirs the task
next year and other years to picture by word and
camera yet more splendid buildings — we believe
— and a campus more beauteous. Theirs will be
the privilege to tell of a progress that will find ex-
pression in a noble vision realized a-top a sunlit
hill whereon will be a College, laurel-crowned,
standing, with even finer dignity and influence,
on the rolling slopes just above the
little city so passing fair.
CONTENTS
THE COLLEGE
THE CLASSES
ORGANIZATIONS
ATHLETICS
FEATURES
THE COLLEGE
VIEWS
A-DOWN THE RAVINE, TREE SHADOWED
A GORGEOUS CORSAGE FOR LEARNED WALLS
TALL, INSPIRING COLUMNS OF CLASSIC BEAUTY
MORE FRIENDLY THAN PRETENTIOUS
THE GIRL-SPIRIT OF MARY BALL WOULD LIKE THIS
STRANGE THAT A STOICAL TRIBE OF SEACOBECK INDIANS ONCE ROAMED HERE
WILLARD HALL KNOWS THE QUICK, EAGER STEP OF THE BEST -BELOVED
LILAC PERFUME ON THE AIR
MILLIONS FOR A DAISY CHAIN BUT NOT ONE DAISY WILL TELL
MORGAN L. COMBS
A.B., A.M., Ed.M., Ed.D.
President
A.B., University of Richmond; A.M., University of
Chicago; Ed.M. and Ed.D., Harvard University;
student, University of Berlin; travel and study in
Europe, summers 1933 and 1935. Superintendent
of Schools, Buchanan County, Virginia; State
Supervisor, Secondary Education for Virginia;
Professor, Secondary Education, Boston Univer-
sity; Director Research and Surveys, Virginia
State Department of Education; Professor of Edu-
cation, College of William and Mary, Summer
School; Professor of Education, George Wash-
ington University, Summer School. Member, Phi
Beta Kappa, Tau Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa,
and Alpha Phi Sigma. Author and editor nu-
merous bulletins, publications, and reports.
President, State Teachers College,
Fredericksburg .
DR. MORGAN L. COMBS
President
IN THE FALL OF THE PRESENT YEAR
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPOINTED
DR. EDWARD ALVEY, JR.
PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION AND
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER-TRAINING
TO
THE DEANSHIP OF THE COLLEGE
THEREBY CONFERRING ON HIM AN ADMINISTRATIVE HONOR
AND ON THE COLLEGE ITSELF
ADDED ACADEMIC PRESTIGE
DR. EDWARD ALVEY, JR.
Dean of the College
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Elizabeth W. Baker
English
Mr. Wilmer C. Berg
Supervisor of Training School
Miss Margaret D. Calhoun
Librarian
Dr. Hobart C. Carter
Mathematics
Dr. Robert F. Caverlee
Biblical Literature
Miss Marion K. Chauncey
Music
Dr. Roy S. Cook
Head of Science Department
Mr. Oscar H. Darter
Head of Social Science Department
Dr. Richard Beale Davis
English
Dr. Eileen Kramer Dodd
Education
Dr. James Harvey Dodd
Head of Commercial Education
Department
Miss Dorothy Duggan
Art
Miss Eva Taylor Eppes
Head of Music Department
Miss Minnie Dunn
Supervisor of Training School
Mr. C. Allmand Edwards
Principal of Training School
Mrs. Leon Ferneyhough
Treasurer
Mr. William N. Hamlet
Mathematics
Miss Elinor Hayes
Supervisor of Training School
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Miss Louise Jennings
Secretary to Dean of College
Mr. Richard M. Kirby
Commercial Education
Dr. Bertha M. Kirk
Head of Physical Education
Department
Miss Mary E. McKenzie
English
Miss Mildred O. McMurtry
Language
Miss Annabel Merrill
Home Economics
Miss Helen Mills
Supervisor of Training School
Miss Lola E. Minich
Commercial Education
Miss Florence A. Morgan
Secretary to President
Dr. C. G. Gordon Moss
Social Science
Mr. Gustine H. Parker
Commercial Education
Dr. Allen S. Peirce
Science
Miss Carolease Pollard
Assistant to Treasurer
Mrs. R. Tipton Mooney
Social Science
Mrs. Eula Porter Robins
Home Economics
Miss Sarah Rogers
Physical Education
Mrs. Dalia L. Ruff
Dietitian
Miss Helen M. Schultz
Science
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Mildred E. Scott
Resident Physician
Dr. George E. Shankle
Head of English Department
Miss Mary Margaret Shaw
Head of Home Economics
Department
Dr. Caroline B. Sinclair
Physical Education
Miss Nettie Taliaferro
Assistant Registrar
Mrs. Blanche D. Taylor
Hostess
Miss Grace E. Taylor
Hostess
Miss Jimmie Louise Thurman
Supervisor of Training School
Miss Elizabeth Trible
Resident Nurse
Miss Louise E. Walraven
Hostess
Mrs. Nannie Mae M. Williams
Registrar
Miss Catesby W. Willis
Social Science and Language
Miss Nora C. Willis
Music
Dr. Walter J. Young
Education
CLASSES
THE NINETEEN-TH IRT Y-SE VEN BATTLEFIELD
RUTH CHESHIRE
President
Sponsor
MR. O. H. DARTER
CATHERINE RUCKER
Vice-President
NANCY LEE SEANOR
Secretary
MYRTIS HAYES
Treasurer
FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY
1 HE Freshman class of 1936-37 was marked not by their size, even though they
filled their dorm to capacity; not by their unusualness, even though there were
many outstanding personalities and many talented members; but by their self-
sufficiency, their independence of their upperclassmen, and their complete dis-
regard for established precedents. A great many eager Freshmen entering college
can be likened to a young puppy who goes sniffing about in a new place. We did.
We searched every inch of our sloping, lovely campus, coming sometimes upon
Autumn painting the leaves in riotous colors. Everything was new to us. We were
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Bernice Acworth
Jane Adams
Christine Allport
Martha Anderson
Ruth Anderson
Margaret Andrews
Virginia Ankers
Rose Atkinson
Peggy Austin
Mary Ann Bailey
Virginia Bailey
Marjorie Ball
Louise Barger
Virginia Barnes
Virginia Barrett
Lorraine Beck
Martha Lee Bennett
Helen Boothe
Gayle Bowman
Mildred Boykin
Sara Bradshaw
Hazel Briggs
Margaret Brooks
Anny Brown
Sallie Brown
Neva Burcher
Mary Burnett
Irene Bush
for the first time virtually on our own and after a thorough period of Freshman
training we found out just how "virtually" it was to be!
The first social event of the year was the Kid Party, which was marked by the
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same enthusiasm and ingenuity which was to mark each of the following Fresh-
man events. We paraded in ginghams and ruffles, curls and bare knees, with
fingers in our mouths endeavoring to look innocent with not very great success.
Carolyn Carey
Margaret Carpenter
Lila Carter
Celia Cartwright
Eloise Caverlee
Ruth Cheshire
Phyllis Child
Helen Clark
Isabelle Clemmer
Laura Conlon
Frances Cook
Margaret Cooley
Martha Con-
Ruth Ware Cowles
Dorothy Crafton
Mary Creedle
Lorraine Crute
Joyce Crump
Dolores Cullen
Margaret Cutler
Jeanne Davenport
Dorothy Davis
Elsie Lee Davis
Katherine Davis
Jane Day
Dorothy DeHart
Bess Dobbins
Mildred Dodson
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Elsie Dunn
Gladys Dutrow
Georgie Lou Easterling
Blanche Edge
Courtney Edmond
Geraldine Edmondson
Sophia Eisenman
Jane Eley
Mary Estes
Doris Eubank
Elizabeth Evans
Kathryn Everhart
Aileen Farmer
Jo Lee Fleet
Ruth Flippo
Elizabeth Frazer
Barbara Gaines
Nellie Gardner
Sylvia Garfinkel
Elizabeth Gay
Virginia Gayle
Hilda Goode
Frances Green
Elizabeth Hall
Charlotte Hall
Evelyn Hamilton
Corinna Hammack
Clara Harrell
And following this informal party came the very formal reception given by the
Student Council when we dressed in our best and went down the receiving line
in fine form.
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In the late Fall came Freshman Play Day. Games are amazing fun, we found,
particularly hockey. Even the bruises had an interesting air about them.
Days went by with groans for the rising bell to happy sighs when classes were
Hilda Harrell
Victoria Harris
Ella Harrison
Constance Hawthorne
Myrtis Hayes
Helen Hess
Eva Hevener
Sara Hewell
Mildred Hilton
Martha Holloway
Winifred Hudson
Rosanna Hunt
Josephine Inskeep
Marjorie Inskeep
Rosalie Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Evelyn Jones
Garner Jones
Katherine Jordan
Mildred Joyce
Margaret Karnes
Lee Wingate Keith
Mary Byrd Kegley
Mary Overton Kent
Eleanor Kerfoot
Kay Kershaw
Virginia Kilduff
Mabelle Knopf
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» s A
Evelyn Lane
Gladys Lane
Evelyn Lasley
Mabel Layman
Virginia Lewis
Willis Lewis
Myrtle Liverman
Matilda Logan
Lucille Long
Virginia Love
Louise Luter
Mary Maxwell Lyons
Jean McCaffrey
Doris McCormic
Ella McConnell
Margaret McCulloch
Katrina McNeal
Elizabeth Manning
Virginia Marshall
Eunice Martin
Beulah Mason
Margaret Mason
Regina Matz
Eugenia Moore
Meta Moore
Vivian Moore
Charlotte Morgan
Frances Moseley
out. There was the library to browse in, the gym to play in and a marvelous thing
called Convocation every Wednesday night. Even the girls who thought a short-
hand book would be useful on such nights gave it up and surrendered to enjoyment.
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The election of the class officers, however, really put the wheels of the machine
in motion. Amidst wild shouting and cheering, Ruth Cheshire was made Presi-
dent of her class. Other officers were Kay Rucker, Vice-President; Nancy Lee
Elizabeth Moss
Cleo Musick
Virginia Nichols
Mary Mitchell Noble
Marie Oricchio
Elaine Owens
Erin Pace
Lottie Padgett
Joanna Pappandreou
Grace Patterson
Eleanor Payne
Roberta Fox Payne
Mary Perkins
Janice Peronne
Elizabeth Perrow
Dorothy Persons
Mel Verdine Phillips
Virginia Plaster
Marjorie Powell
Charlotte Pride
Effie Pringos
Virginia Pruitt
Sarah Puckett
Cora Pulley
Helen Purvis
Virginia Ramsey
Senora Rawls
Frances Reed
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$%' 7 ft
Virginia Reel
Gertrude Richardson
Katherine Roberts
Helen Robinson
Constance Rollins
Ann Rooney
Helen Roop
Helen Rose
Kate Ross
Catherine Rucker
Mildred Rust
Ellen Sanders
Marian Schultz
June Seamans
Nancy Lee Seanor
Oneta Shackelford
Mildred Shaddick
Henrietta Shanklin
Nannie Sharp
Rachel Shelton
Anne Short
Virginia Simmons
Katherine Simpson
Mabel Sims
Norvella Sledd
Ann Smith
Helen Smith
Lorraine Smith
Seanor, Secretary; Myrtis Hayes, Treasurer; and Mary Estes, President of the
Freshman Commission. We were a fully organized class now and ready for the
Goat-Devil contest. Seeing sleepy-eyed girls, shivering in the cold gray dawn,
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while they stirred up dead leaves, was an every morning occurrence in the search
for the Devil's flag. Even though, as goats, they lost the contest their spirits were
undaunted and they entered each oncoming event with their usual zest.
Penelope Smith
Ellen Smoot
Florence Stell
Margaret Strong
Sarah Lee Suskins
Sallie Sutton
Elizabeth Taylor
Laura Taylor
Romola Taylor
Verna Thomas
Nan Thompson
Iris Tomlinson
Madeline Traina
Louise Tucker
Cecilia Valentine
Annie Wade
Fay Wakeman
Virginia Walker
Janice Watson
Rebecca Wheless
Edith Whitley
Mary Louise Wilcox
Patricia Willard
Audrey Wood
Amelia Wornom
Kathryn Wygal
Ila Yeatts
Virginia Yeatts
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Mary Jane Young
Mary Lee Young
Emma Ziegler
And so on and on towards Christmas until the last night before the holidays
when we darted about throwing presents into rooms for our peanuts, singing and
laughing, shouting, "We're going home!"
That last night was glorious. The dining hall was decorated until it looked like
a glittering room out of a palace. We trailed about in our formal gowns, opening
presents, calling across tables piled high with colorful gifts.
After a long time, we fell into bed and the next morning we awoke to the softly-
sung chorus of "Silent Night, Holy Night." It was our glee club, guietly moving
through our halls. How we loved those carols.
When the Freshmen's sister class, the Juniors, gave their benefit, they staged a
beauty contest and there never was a more breath-taking array of beauties on dis-
play at one time. When Helen Clark, fragil fluff of femininity, came in second, did
the class get thrilled and did they cheer? They did both. The frosh had scored
another point.
The ingenuity which was so marked at the kid party was expressed again in the
cabaret given in March for their sister class, the Juniors. The hall was trans-
formed into a night club with tables surrounding the orchestra and dance floor.
It was difficult to determine whether the guests enjoyed dancing to Roland Le-
veque's music most or watching the attractive dancers and singers in the floor
show.
Finally preparations for May Day and the daisy chain began to take form. May
Day, oh boy, what joy!
With the oncoming of summer, days were filled with skating, riding, swim-
ming, and day-dreaming of this and that and other things.
Time marches on, which is trite but true, and at last the class reached the end of
their first year moving proudly on toward their ultimate goal.
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MARY ALSTON BURGESS
JANE SINCLAIR
President
Sponsor
Vice-President
MR.
G. H. PARKER
NANCY HERR
CONCETTA MANGUS
Secretary
Treasurer
SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY
Based on the fact that Sophomores are wise and
know everything
X"VND so we are, Sophomores —
And so now we may look with composure upon the doubts and misgivings of
our Freshman year. Remember perhaps a trifle wistfully, the newness of campus
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Margaret Ashby
Helen Berry
Ruby Boole
Eleanor Barnett
Nan Birchett
Dorothy Booth
Nellie Beale Verna Bergeson
Frances Boggs Charlotte Booker
Marie Booth Mary Williamson Bowles
life; feel a justifiable glow of pride at our successes, and yes — triumphs. For 'tis
common proof that Caesar and his army ne're worked harder than the troops of last
year's Freshmen. Plucking daisies — capturing daisies — chaining daisies. We'll
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Eulalia Bowling Miriam Boyer Sue Bradenham Mary Brame
Frances Brooks Maude Brown Mary Burgess Esther Burruss
Juanita Carpenter Miriam Carpenter Glovena Cason Sara Ann Chandler
remember in years to come, the sometimes riotous gayety of Frances Willard. Was
there ever a Solomon who could devise a more ingenious manner of Christmas
greetings than inscribing a dormitory hall with Old Dutch Cleanser?
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Mary Woodley Chapman Rosalie Chaurtcey
Dorothy Cockrell Edith Cockrell
Doris Cooper Zella Cornwell
Ruth Chesley
Dorothy Coddington
Arcelle Coulbourn
Elizabeth Clopton
Virginia Cooley
Anne Covington
But here! Sophomores are above all that; we must needs walk with dignity,
wrap ourselves in garments of austerity, poise and wisdom. We needs must ab-
sorb ourselves in the grave condition of an economic, industrial, and political
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Grace Cox Ruth Curry Frances Cutchin Emily Day
Virginia Dickinson Dorothy Diehl Elizabeth Dinges Winifred Dosch
Nancy Dove Helen Downer Frances Downing Marjorie Eastman
world, and then compile and launch our viewpoints on socialism.
We must ponder carefully as to the advisability of a minstrel, a circus, or a
lecture on world peace for our annual benefit.
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Virginia Ebaugh Madora Forbush Hazel Ford Margaret Fraser
Ella Mae Frye Elizabeth Garden Mary Garth Agnes Gayle
Virginia Gonzalez Eleanor Gose Katherine Greaver Margaret Guinn
This is not a biography of our class: our lives have just begun. We Sophomores
are now making history!
We this year are deciding into what channels our lives shall go. Will part of
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Jewel Hallett
Ethel Hartman
Nancy Herr
Louise Harris
Anne Hazlett
Evelyn Herring
Lucy Harris
Lucille Healy
Dorothy Hill
Ruth Harris
Mary Helsabeck
Ida Hill
us remain — learning from our Alma Mater how to better equip ourselves for life —
will part of us, in a very few months, go out into the world determined to face and
solve its problems? These things, with proverbial sophomoric wisdom, we take
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Mary Hinton
Jane Iden
Adeline Kirkpatrick
Ruth Hooker
Jeanne Johnson
Sara Lanford
Marjorie Horner
Nina Jones
Margaret Larson
Helen Hyde
Virginia Jones
Mary V. Leary
into weighty consideration, and even solve with the wisdom of Roman Senators.
Was it Shakespeare or Irving Berlin who introduced a day of June into the
month of January? Here on the ninth of the first month of the year, a day so alive,
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Virginia Leatherbury Flora Lee Hazel Leigh
Sara McGlaun Concetta Mangus June Mankin
Maxye Martin Mary Ellen Mays Katherine Meek
i I
Julia Lincoln
Dorothy Martin
Katherine Miles
warm and beautiful; two seniors are playing golf — playing golf? In white ox-
fords — summer sports suits? In Fredericksburg — on a day in January — impos-
sible — but true!
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Geraldine Mims Mary Lou Monroe Mildred Morris
Edna Motley Jessie Nexsen Kathryn Nicholas
Elnora Overley Frances Palmer Louise Parks
Ruth Moseley
Doris O'Brien
Marguerite Peterson
Are they enjoying themselves in the most wholesome — healthy carefree man-
ner? Two young women, representatives of shall I say, the cream of the college?
Sophomores — can we understand that blitheness, cheerfulness, optimism, can
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Marjorie Remes
Virginia Shenk
Jane Sinclair
Henrietta Roberts
Barbara Shepherd
Elsie Smith
Lelia Saunders Anne Shaffer
Sarah Ann Shield Willie Sims
Maude Rae Smith Catharine Snellings
be so closely interwoven with maturity, responsibility, veins of serious thought?
Can we, Class of '39, have stumbled on to the secret of wisdom?
Taking our cue from the stars, inscrutable in mute constancy, yet stars are
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Margaret Steele
Roxie Sutherland
Frances Thomas
Sally Stoakley
Maree Sweeney
Hilda Thornton
Juanita Stokes
Phoebe Taliaferro
Marion Timberlake
Gaynelle Street
Eleanor Thomas
Janet Trenis
known to twinkle in humor and good will — from the seniors — blackrobed and
quiet, yet their ringing laughter is often heard; from a brook below the viaduct
that has a season of calm stillness — it too sometimes bubbles in pure mirth.
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Etta Turner
Charlotte Willis
Leonora Weiss
Hildrup Wingo
Mary Woolfolk
Alyce Wenner
Blanche Wood
Irva Young
Evelyn Wilkinson
Georgiana Woodhouse
Total then, if you please, our evaluations of living this thing O'Brien calls
Strange Interlude (Life) and you will find we have come into a very commend-
able philosophy that older heads and wiser heads would do well to emulate.
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These then will be written on our pages —
Gay episodes . . . Tears . . . Laughter?
Of course!
Love . . . Courage . . . Conviction?
Definitely!
Class History?
No!
Life?
Always!
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JEAN PLANTE CLARICE TAYLOR
President Vice-President
Sponsor
DR. C. G. GORDON MOSS
HELEN PRESSLEY
Secretary
DOROTHY BALLANCE
Treasurer
JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY
(JN the hottest of fall days, those who have since become the "Individual Ju-
niors" arrived. Upperclassmen and faculty at that time didn't recognize our unique
qualities, for, on the surface, we were much like all the other Freshmen of the past;
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Evelyn Andrews
Katherine Armistead
Dorothy Ballance
Irene Blasdel
Varina Britt
Regina Brown
Beatrice Campbell
Helen Carter
eager to do the right things, a trifle awkward, very numerous, and utterly ig-
norant of the complexity of our surroundings.
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Mary Jack Clary
Frances Cox
Elizabeth Ann Collier
Jessie M. Crockett
Nancy Cooper
Mary Lawrence Davenport
Annabel Cowles
Charlotte Davis
Soon, as we would now psychologically express it, we became adjusted and
life took on a new meaning. We worked hard, actually studied (for the first six
weeks) , strove for recognition, and gained it.
When November came, we "got organized." Mary Kettenbeck was elected
President, Elizabeth Trimble, Vice-President; Edith Weeks, Secretary; and Lil-
lian Boswell, Treasurer.
During the year, we worked hard. We gave our sister class, the Juniors, a
Pirate Party, and presented a benefit that was very successful. When June came
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Virginia Jane Davis
Nina Mitchell Forrest
Gladys Dickerson
Winifred Goodwin
Virginia Easley
Anna Mae Harris
Lena Florentine
Mary Grace Hawkins
and we were turned into Sophomores overnight, we thrilled with pride.
As Sophs, our green appearance was much altered; compared with the incom-
ing Freshmen, we proudly transformed into a brilliant orange color (experience,
the new shade was called). By this time, our reputation was well established.
Elizabeth Trimble had become our President, Irene Blasdel our Vice-President,
Edith Weeks our Secretary and Lillian Boswell our Treasurer.
Miss Grace Taylor, our very capable sponsor, assisted us untiringly. When the
end of the year came, we looked back upon our achievements. Meditatively, we
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Margaret Haynie
Helen Hill
Edna M. Hersh
Mary Cornelia Irby
Elizabeth Jones
Virginia Jordan
Stirling Kerr
Mary Kettenbeck
chewed on our pencils (a habit we have now entirely eliminated) and thought.
Let's see, there was that unique benefit, "The Sophomore Beauty Contest." One
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Mary Gardner Keyser
Vivian Doris Lafoon
Lena Lovett
Mary Ellen Lee
Marjorie Mankin
Irma McConchie
Louise McGee
Martha McGee
of the best times we ever had was in giving that. Then, that party for the Seniors,
the tea for our class president upon her return after having been in an accident,
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Jean Moore
Katherine Pearman
Annie Mae Morris
Jean Plante
Louise Otley
Helen Wade Pressley
Lucille Painter
Mary Robert Pugh
and surpassing all, we Billy Goats won the cup!
Time passes as time will, and as September appeared on the calendar, we
turned again to S.T.C. to see just how we would feel as upperclassmen. Ahem,
it is just stupendous, isn't it, Juniors? We have lost many of our old members, but
have been reenforced by the transfers from other colleges. Jean Plante is our
President, and members of our class hold many of the most important positions on
the hill. Another of renown, Dr. Moss, is our sponsor. Our "Beauty Contest" was
such a success last year that we have decided to make it traditional. The contest
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Connie Reynolds
Flora Ryan
Zillah Rhoades
Grace Schultz
Alice Rife
Bertha Shapleigh
Delia Ricks
May Lawrence Showard
this year surely made history. Everyone had fun at the "Tacky Party" that we
gave the Freshmen, too. They gave us a lovely party in return. In the field of
sports, we improved immensely. We defeated every team in hockey except the
Seniors, to whom we naturally defer out of pure politeness. We presented a Con-
vocation program, pop programs, and other events of interest, especially the
Junior-Senior Prom. Really, that was an occasion not to be missed!
As the end of another year draws near, we look forward in eager anticipation,
our eyes fixed upon that Devil-Goat Cup. Dare we hope to retain it for another
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Kathryn Snead
Lucille Snellings
Marie Springer
Calvert Spillman
Patsy Staley
Clarice Taylor
Zelma Timberlake
Elizabeth Trimble
year? Yes, we do hope, bolder than merely hoping that, we are hoping to keep it
in our possession next year.
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Margaret Twiford
Ann Wallace
Elizabeth Woodbridge
It has been a most pleasant year for us, one of many joys, and happy memories.
Who knows what the Senior year holds for us? Looking back over our past, we
suddenly realize that our future must be a bright one to make the past history a
totality, so as individual members of the Junior Class we each invite you,
Grow old along with me, for truly
The best is yet to be.
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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
ALICE PHILLIPS VIRGINIA COMANN
President Vice-President
Sponsor
MRS. J. H. DODD
LUCY FLEET HEAD FRANCES McLEOD
Secretary Treasurer
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ELIZABETH ABBEY
Major: Home Economics
Minors: Science and Social Science
THE unusual is here in a double sense. Betty lets out one
compartment of her heart to the interests of the Old World;
the other compartment to the rushing interest of young
America. The Atlantic Ocean will prove her highway
between the old and the new. Again Betty accepts the
pursuit of an education for the sake of the culture and in-
terest in it, not for the sake of a grade or a position behind
the academic desk. We like her fine, even way of meet-
ing the day's problems; if we were not afraid of the Mosaic
laws we would envy and covet.
JANE FRAZER ALRICH
Major: Music
Minors: English and History
BY virtue of guality the campus unanimously places Jane
in the category of songbirds. Sing, sing on the campus
and on the keyboard combining melodies and words. Not
only is Jane an excellent pianist but she is also an organist
and graciously gave her services to one of the local
churches. She reads music admirably and delights every-
one with her first soprano in the Glee Club. Her member-
ship in Alpha Phi Sigma is efficiency plus, her good fellow-
ship in Y.W. declares itself in attitude plus, and her per-
sistence in pursuit of education all the way from Spotsyl-
vania Courthouse to F.S.T.C. rates plus.
DOROTHY VANDERGRIFT BALL
Major: Physical and Health Education
Minors: English and Social Science
DOTTIE BALL is another of the beloved Physical Education
Majors. She has been a member of the Athletic Associ-
ation for four years, and a member of the A. A. Council for
three. The class teams have always had her support dur-
ing her four years. As a member of the hockey, baseball,
basketball, volleyball, and swimming teams, she has done
excellent work. She has been Secretary and Treasurer of
the Dance Club, a member of House Council, and English
Club. Alert, smiling, and cheerful, that is Dottie.
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TEMPLE LEE BEAZLEY
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Music and Social Science
TEMPLE LEE BEAZLEY— Temple is from Saluda, Virginia! Although we hear about her only now
and then around the campus, if you were in Mary Ball you would hear "When Did You Leave
Heaven" every night around ten forty -five when Temple would start towards the telephone booth.
But Temple did keep quite busy with her studies and extra-curricular activities just the same. She
was a member of Alpha Tau Pi, the German Club, Y.W.C.A., the Athletic Association and the
basketball and hockey teams. Keep on singing, Temple Lee!
MARY ELIZABETH BECKWITH
Major : Commercial Education Minors : English and Social Science
MARY ELIZABETH BECKWITH, known to us as Becky, may truly be classified with that group of
girls who are the friendliest of the Seniors. Becky always has a smile for you, and a bit of excel-
lent wit. The town of Fredericksburg claims her for its own. Becky is one of the Commercial
majors and minors in English and Social Science. She holds membership in the Y.W.C.A. Com-
mercial Club, and Town Girls Club. Loving to dance, naturally she belongs to the German Club.
All who know this Senior concede she is extra fine quality.
ABBIE BOURKE
Major: Home Economics Minors: Science and English
DID you ever wish you could be pretty, intelligent, well poised, popular, and a good dancer?
Abbie has never wished for any of these, but she has them all. Abbie has edited the "Bullet" suc-
cessfully for two years. She is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, Home Economics Club, German
Club, Science and Dramatic Clubs. She is the last word in social graces and has been in the May
Court since her Sophomore year. She was secretary of the Leaders Club last year. Here's to a
real girl — she's worthwhile.
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HAZEL BRICKER
Major : History Minors : English and Home Economics
THERE is in our midst a girl from the lonely Shenandoah Valley, Hazel Escue Bricker of 407
Fourth Street, Shenandoah, Virginia. Hazel came to us from Harrisonburg State Teachers Col-
lege to major in History and minor in English and Home Economics. She lends her cheerful and
valuable support to the Grace K. Tanner Home Economics Club, the Matthew Fontaine Maury
Science Club, and the Athletic Association in all of which she has membership. Hazel will have
a good time wherever she goes with her unusual personality, and her ability to make friends.
KATHERINE MAE BURGESS
Major: Social Science Minors: Commercial Education and English
WE would like to have the privilege of being Katherine's head supervisor and as such write her
record sheet as she fares forth next month like this: Fair of face, sweet in manner; consistently
neat and well groomed. Pleasing personality, makes friends easily, accepts a responsibility and
stays with it till dispatched. Fine code of ethics and high standards of behavior. Knows the art
of withholding unkind criticism. Deals with problems and people without friction. Efficient in her
work. Has unusual mental poise. Willing to recommend Miss Burgess without reservation.
DOROTHEA CHENAULT
Major: Home Economics Minors: English and Science
WHO of us would not be proud to know that curly-headed girl from 4400 New Kent Avenue,
Richmond, Virginia, Dorothea Christine Chenault? Dot transferred from Harrisonburg State
Teachers College in her Junior year. While here she has become an asset to the Grace K. Tan-
ner Club, the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club, and the German Club. Those who know
Dot feel that her ability and her personal charm will insure her success no matter what she de-
cides to do in the future. Good luck always, Dot.
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DOROTHY CHITTUM
Major: Home Economics
Minors: Science and Social Science
A GREAT many of our Senior Class seem to come from
Richmond; here is another one, Dorothy Mildred Chittum.
The Grace K. Tanner Home Economics Club, and the Mat-
thew Fontaine Maury Science Club will miss her loyal sup-
port, as will the Baptist Student Union Cabinet of which she
is an active member. While she is not as well known as she
might be, because she commuted for quite a while, it is a
real pleasure to know her and to gain her friendship.
Ability and worth carry people very far — even in these
days, Dorothy.
DOROTHY CLARK
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and Social Science
ONE of the shy, rather retiring members of this jolly Senior
Class is Dorothy Marie Clark who lives at 820 Chimbo-
razo Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia. She is majoring in
Elementary Education and minoring in English and Social
Science. Although she is guiet and reserved, she has
shown her ability while here and is a valuable member of
Alpha Phi Sigma and the International Relations Club; to
both of these she is loyal. Dorothy has a charm all her own
and we know that success will be a reward for her indus-
try and perseverance.
ELIZABETH CLARK
Major: Physical Education
Minors: Elementary Education and English
HOW would you like to be rated thus, and rated so because
you rate so and not because you had to be rated for a
write-up? Health so radiant that it is like unto an inspira-
tion. A consistent way of seeing life through wholesome
glasses. A phenomenal accuracy in weighing values.
Individuality of viewpoint but willing to see the other
person's viewpoint and open to conviction. Big enough to
leave out the purely personal and pull like a good hench-
man with the group; to undertake a project or a game with
eagerness and finish with enthusiasm.
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JACQUELINE CLARK
Major: Elementary Education
Minors : Physical Education and History
JACK'S interests on the campus were varied. Y.W. Cab-
inet found her reliable, so much so that she became vice-
president of the association. Jack went out for sports and
made some of the teams. As secretary of A. A. she served
efficiently. Glee Club valued her; Alpha Phi Sigma
honored her. As a Freshman she was the representative to
Student Council; as a Sophomore, president of her class
and member of the Leaders Club. Jack will be remembered
easily, pleasantly, and lastingly.
VIRGINIA LEE COMANN
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
IT was to the advantage of Fredericksburg when a certain
transfer, Virginia Lee Comman, adopted our Alma Mater
for her own. Her election to the vice-presidency of the
Senior Class was deserved recognition. In addition, she
has worked with the Commercial and German Clubs, and
Y.W.C.A. As for description, we need only say, she's
endowed with a striking personal appearance and com-
manding personality. Virginia comes from the south-
western part of our state — to be exact, Norton, Virginia.
MARY ELLEN CREHAN
Major: Science Minors: English and Social Science
MARY ELLEN CREHAN— another real Yankee— came to
S.T.C. from 42 Brookford Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
She was another reserved, studious girl. But regardless of
her quiet life at college, she did participate in some of the
social activities. She was class representative to Student
Council during her Senior year and also Vice-President
of the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club. In addition
to these organizations, she was also a member of the Inter-
national Relations Club, the Modern Portias, the Riding
Club, the Y.W.C.A., and Alpha Phi Sigma Fraternity.
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THE NINETEEN- THIRTY-SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
LUCILLE CROCKETT
Major: English Minors: Elementary Education and Social Science
THE little girl with the happy smile — that's Lucille Crockett from Wythville, Virginia. She knows
all about the art of teaching 'cause she taught a year before coming to F.S.T.C.; East Radford was
Lucille's first college. While here she has been active in the English Club. Remember how at-
tractive her doll show was last year? As a member of the Senior Class, Lucille has served on com-
mittees and contributed much to the activities of the class. We shall remember you always,
Lucille, and to you, the best forever, and always.
ELIZABETH DAVIS
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Social Science and French
AN interesting member of our Senior Class is Mary Elizabeth Davis of Raccoon Ford, Virginia.
She transferred from Wilson Teachers College in Washington, D.C., in her Junior year. We feel
that she is a decided addition to our class. Since she has been here, she has become a member of
the Riding Club and the Young Woman's Christian Association. We know that Betty will succeed
as a teacher for she has the ability to get along with people and she makes friends easily. Good
luck always, Betty.
ALICE PERKINS DEW
Major: Elementary Education Minors: English and Social Science
ALICE as nearly approaches a perfect college woman as any one on our class roll. Many can do
one thing fairly well but few can do many things on a sustained high level of ability. Alice is
versatile. She has dramatic talent. She has definite business ability as is evidenced in her sev-
eral years of work as Advertising Manager of the "Battlefield." She thinks for herself and reads
discriminatingly and as a result is a delightful conversationalist. Recommendation? She needs
none; she is a recommendation.
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CATHERINE ELIZABETH DRYDEN
Major: Mathematics Minors: Science and Social Science
CATHERINE ELIZABETH DRYDEN, from 186 Spring Road, Vineland, New Jersey, is another one
of these northerners who was outstanding at S.T.C. both socially and scholastically. The offices
she held were President of Alpha Phi Sigma, Vice-President of said fraternity, and Tennis Chair-
man of the Athletic Association. She belonged to the Leaders Club, the International Relations
Club, the Science Club, the Y.W.C.A., and the hockey, baseball, and the basketball teams. Al-
though "Kay" was usually guite reserved, one will always remember that little "giggle" of hers.
It was "catching" too!
ELLEN EASTERLY
Major: Physical Education Minors: Elementary Education and English
DON'T we all know that gay Senior, Ellen Easterly, from 3803 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond,
Virginia! Ellen shows her particular ability in the field of dramatics, having taken prominent
parts in the Dramatic Club productions. Besides being a member of the Dramatic Club, she is a
member of the Modern Portias, Athletic Association, Hockey, Basketball, and Baseball Teams.
She is the Senior Class Reporter. Her lovable personality will carry her a long way in her chosen
field.
Major: Social Science
MARTHA EPES
Minors: Commercial Education and English
HAPPY and gay, everybody's friend — that's Martha Epes. To know her is to admire her. Martha
came to F. S.T.C. from Blackstone College, and incidentally she is from Blackstone, Virginia. Mar-
tha should be the ideal teacher for the future school children. Whether at work or play, this at-
tractive little Senior is always at her best. "Why should I worry?" is Martha's motto, for she knows
that to all who look ahead will come the best of everything. F. S.T.C. will truly miss you, Martha,
but our loss will be somebody's gain no matter where you go.
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CHARLOTTE FRAZER
Major: Home Economics
Minors: Science and History
LUCKY is the girl who can really cook and sew, and en-
joy it. Charlotte Frazer can do both, and we think she en-
joys both. As Secretary -Treasurer of the Home Economics
Club, an active member of the Science Club, and Alpha
Phi Sigma — national honorary society — she has contribu-
ted much to the life of our campus. We always like Char-
lotte to serve us in the tea room because she gives extra
large ice cream cones; then too, that happy, cheerful smile
is always an incentive to stop at the tea room.
MAMIE GILLESPIE
Major: Home Economics
Minors: Science and English
HAVE you ever read a book whose every page presented
new and more desirable characteristics? If so — you have
an idea of Mamie. We find them like her but once in a
while. She is a studious and hard worker, always seeking
to please. Equal parts of intelligence and capability, and
a keen sense of humor make Mamie a person well worth
knowing. She is majoring in Home Economics and minor -
ing in Science and English. She is a member of the Home
Economics Club and the Science Club. Her home is in
Tazewell, Virginia.
MARGARET GRAVES
Major: Elementary Education
Minors : History and English
IF a mouth or a nose indicate phases of character then so
does a voice. We know it in the case of Margaret for her
voice is an index of what she is and it tells just what she
wishes to be known. It is a pleasant voice but a positive
voice and one that has brought one hundred per cent re-
turns while she has served as treasurer of Alpha Tau Pi.
This Senior came to us from Harrisonburg and what that
worthy sister college lost our Alma Mater gained. When
Margaret leaves us in June we know with confidence that
she will become a living advertisement of the College that
adds to its desirability.
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SARAH BURT GRAY
Major: Physical Education
Minors: Science and Social Science
SARAH BURT is gentle mannered and soft voiced to the
point of measuring up to a Shakespearean standard. She
is a restful type for not a gesture nor a tone of voice but
pleases the eye or the ear. She is a graceful girl, too, and
will add to any discriminating social occasion. And yet
with all these heaven-given qualities she is both unspoiled
and earnest, and she so apportions her time that scholar-
ship holds its rightful sway. This Senior is a nicely mixed
compound from out life's crucible.
GERTRUDE GRIFFIN
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and History
FROM Edgerton, Virginia, we find another one of our seni-
ors, Gertrude Griffin. Because of her enthusiasm for Com-
mercial Education, she has taken an active part in the Com-
mercial Club. Her interest in English was easily recognized
by her active participation in the Modern Portias. Sincere,
friendly, and always willing to lend a helping hand is Ger-
trude. "Not too serious, not too gay, but a good old pal in
every way." If you once meet Gertrude, you will desire
to know her better.
ELIZABETH HALEY
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
HER delightful sense of humor and the sparkling air of con-
geniality which predominates her every move, are but
two of the pleasing characteristics that make our "Buff"
what we all know her to be — an entertaining conversation-
alist, a swell pal, and a real, honest-to-goodness friend.
"Buff" has contributed much to the various organizations
on the hill. She holds the position of Secretary of the Peace
Committee, is a member of Alpha Tau Pi, and is Vice-Presi-
dent of the Commercial Club. She is from Toana, Virginia.
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JULIA HARRIS
Major: Home Economics Minor: Physical Education
JULIA HARRIS knows that there are two good rules for healthy living — proper food and exercise.
And very wisely she has dedicated her college career to the study of both of them. Part of her
days are spent in the Home Economics Laboratories, and the remainder on the athletic field. We
consider such a course to be the product of sane thinking in the mind of an intelligent girl. If
Julia can bake a cake with the same success that she demonstrates in hitting a home run, then,
indeed, will the modern generation have bridged "Mother's Cooking" with the feminine ath-
letic champions of today.
LUCY FLEET HEAD
Major: Science Minors: History and English
LUCY FLEET is endowed with many fine gualities. Her sincerity, kindliness, and good humor
have been the open sesame to numberless friends, and have made for fine recognition on the hill.
She has an earnestness in her work in her affiliation with many organizations which has made her
membership a benefit to those groups. She has been Vice-President of Freshman Commission,
Alpha Phi Sigma, German Club, Leaders Club, and in the present year is President of the
Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club and also an officer in the Senior Class.
PHYLLIS HERSH
Major: English Minors: Commercial Education and Social Science
ONE of the very likable members of our Senior Class is Phyllis Hersh from Balboa, Canal
Zone. Her interests have been scattered over a varied field of social and civic activities. Phyllis
was Treasurer of Freshman Commission. She has been a member of the Dance Club and the
Commercial Club since her Freshman year. She is a member of the German Club, and she was
Chairman of Devotionals for one guarter. A winning personality, a pleasing smile, a friendly
word for everyone — these are the things that make us remember Phyllis.
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LUCILE HOLLOWAY
Major: French Minors: Science and Social Science
FROM Port Royal, Virginia, we have another red-haired member of the Senior Class, Lucile
Holloway. She is a valuable member of several organizations on the hill. She is a member of the
German Club, the Riding Club, Alpha Phi Sigma, the Athletic Association, the Dance Club in
1934-35, and the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club. All of these clubs will need someone
who can fill her place. Loyalty and determination are two characteristics of a good teacher as
well as of a leader, and Lucile possesses both of these to a great extent.
LOIS GAYE HOLMES
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Social Science and Commercial Education
LOIS is one of those guiet, easy-going town girls who says very little and does a great deal. Lois
has been a valuable member of all the clubs to which she belonged. Her dramatic ability has
been exhibited on more than one occasion when the Dramatic Club sponsored performances on
the hill; her spirit of helpfulness has aided in the production of many others. The Athletic Asso-
ciation and the Riding Club were two organizations of which she became a member because of
her own personal desire, and the Commercial Club has found her a cheerful helper.
PEARL E. HUDSON
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Social Science and English
WASHINGTON was not the only person of authority who crossed the Delaware. Virginia Hall
proudly salutes and willingly broadcasts that it has a Pearl of a President. She so wears the toga
of authority that there is no mistaking she expects a rightful response, yet there is something so
genial about this stunning girl that one does her bidding without scarcely sensing the metal
within the velvet glove. Pearl is majoring in Elementary Education; even now we can see the
adoring eyes of her students and her desk laden with the red, red apple and the red, red rose.
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THE NINETEEN -THIRTY-SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
ALICE ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Major: Physical and Health Education
Minors: English and Science
A LIVING interpretation of a good sport is Lib. She has
played on every team her class put into the field. She adds
to her activities by playing a saxophone and being ex-
ceptionally fine in Creative Dancing. As Vice-President
of A. A. and a member of its Council, Lib has been a pro-
gressive executive. Her ability to climb results from much
mountain practice — she comes from Narrows, Virginia,
and will take successfully any "steep" whether it is visible
or invisible.
ELIZABETH KALNEN
Major: Social Science
Minors : English and Physical Education
ELIZABETH KALNEN— known only as "Becky" Kalnen—
added much humor to our many class and student body
meetings! Becky — will any of us ever forget her? We are
looking forward to the day when she will go "girlish"!
And wasn't she a scream in our Junior Benefit as Ed Wynn?
She loved "A. A.," it seemed, for she played on practically
every team! During her four years she was on her dormi-
tory soccer, speedball and basketball teams; the class
hockey, basketball, and baseball teams; and the "Devil"
hockey, basketball, and baseball teams.
OLIVIA MEADOR KEARNS
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Physical Education and Social Science
OLIVIA came to S.T.C. from 904 Madison Avenue, Win-
ston-Salem, North Carolina. During her four years at col-
lege she has been unusually outstanding in the social ac-
tivities at the College. She has held the offices of President
of the tri-unit dormitories, Madison, Ball, and Custis; Vice-
President of the Junior Class and Secretary of Alpha Tau Pi.
She is a member of the Student Council, the Leaders
Club, Alpha Phi Sigma, the Creative Dance Club, the Col-
lege Orchestra, the Athletic Association, the Glee Club,
and the Y.W. Choir. Olivia, although somewhat reserved,
is one of the friendliest girls on the hill.
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THE NINETEEN-THIRT Y-SE VEN BATTLEFIELD
Major: French
PAULINE KING
Minors: Art and Social Science
WHAT a horoscope that girl has. Born under an artistic
meridian the influence of her particular star fostered a cre-
ative talent for art work, and a fine individual interpreta-
tion of music. With all, though, Pauline happily propor-
tions the practical with the artistic and in her affiliation
with numerous organizations she has invariably been a
steadying and helpful factor. She is well worth cultivat-
ing and happy is the girl who has her for a friend, for with
Pauline a friend can have no faults.
FRANCES KIRKWOOD
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and Social Science
FRANCES looks at you with a pair of bonny blue eyes
wherein lies a guiet friendliness that does not fail, but
which look through a pair of philosophical lenses that
enable her to approach a problem, analyze that problem,
and solve it with an unruffled ease coveted by many. There
is something wholesome and steadying in her relation to
her comrades whether that relation be one of friendship,
group contact, or officially in the many organizations that
have honored her. There is no higher tribute to be paid
this Senior.
VIRGINIA ANN LIPSCOMB
Major: Elementary Education
Minors : Music and Social Science
ANN-HATH-A-WAY, Ann-hath-a-way all of her own. True
she majors in these studies but the finest thing she majors
in is her unselfish distribution of her own time and talents
in the interest of the College. It may be the earnest assum-
ing of authority, or it may be her numerous affiliations with
clubs and organizations; it may be her talent at the piano,
her voice in the group, or better still her influence on the
campus, but wherever she casts in her lot, she becomes an
asset to the group.
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THE NINETEEN -THIRTY-SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
FAY LUTHER
Majors: Music Minors: Social Science and English
"SHE shall have music wherever she goes" — this characterizes that vivacious Senior, Fay C.
Luther. With a smile on her face and a song in her heart, Fay has won a place on the hill that will
be hard to fill. The cutest freshman of 1933 was President of the Glee Club, member of Y.W.C.A.,
Alpha Phi Sigma, I.R.C., Y.W Choir, German, Dance, English, and Leaders Clubs. Literary?
Yes, for the literary editor of the "Battlefield," feature editor of the "Bullet," and Senior historian
is the little girl from 162 Marshall Terrace, Danville, Virginia.
FRANCES MAYSE
Major: Physical Education Minors: Mathematics and Social Science
ANOTHER one of the many transfers who came to us is Frances M. Mayse of Purcellville, Virginia,
who transferred from Farmville State Teachers College in her Sophomore year. Billy, as she is
best known, has been active in many of the clubs and organizations on the campus. Billy played
on the Devil and Varsity teams and she is a member of the Athletic Association. Her ability and
general air of cheerfulness have carried her along very well through school.
HELEN PECK McCLAUGHERTY
Major: Physical Education Minors: Commercial and History
THE Alchemist was lavish with this blond when he put so much of grace in one pattern and, not
content, he added a sunlit disposition. Peck will use these attributes not only in self-enjoyment,
but with them she will gladden any environment by putting a little bit more of the artistic into the
common light of day. With her interpretation of the spirit of play, she will put a premium on the
value and the appreciation of buoyant health. She makes friends, too, without half trying.
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THE NINETEEN -THIRTY- SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
KARIS JEANNE McELROY
Graduate from Hollins
Normal Professional Certificate from Fredericksburg
KARIS must have the Irish in her veins for the name suggests stretches of heather-scented hills on
the emerald isle, but the sweet manner and the whimsical smile just are Irish. This girl came to us
from Hollins College for the first quarter only, so that our own College scarcely has had a chance
to incorporate her in the College status in a general way. Hollins has in her a splendid repre-
sentative and we are glad to have had her comradeship if for only a term. There is a latch -string
from here to her door. Come back, Karis, at any time and bide a wee with us.
FRANCES ELIZABETH McLEOD
Major: History Minors: English and Physical Education
FRAN, able treasurer of our Junior and Senior Classes, came all the way from the Palmetto state and
has proven to be a perfect representative. She was a member of Mary Ball House Council, Glee
Club, German Club, Athletic Association and a participant in various class basketball teams. It
was a terrific shock when Fran appeared the first day of her Senior year with her traditional long
hair short, but we soon got accustomed to her short curls and forgave her for the cutting. She is a
grand person and an active student whose smile and personality can never be forgotten by her
classmates.
MARY FRANKLYN MILLER
Major: Dietetics Minors: Physical Education and Science
MARY, who was the able President of the German Club during her Senior year, was the kind of
person who looked as perfectly attired in a gym suit after participating in a basketball, hockey or
baseball game as she did at the Germans in a long flowing frock. Her place in Freshman Com-
mission gave her introduction on the campus, and during her college years she has been an out-
standing student, who endeared herself to many of her fellow classmates. Her position as Presi-
dent of the German gave her entry into Leaders Club. Mary is one of the most versatile students
on the hill.
THE NINETEEN-THIRT Y-SE VEN BATTLEFIELD
MARY CHAPMAN MITCHELL
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and Science
MARY CHARLOTTE, dark haired and interesting, knows
an unusual lot about the tragedies of Shakespeare and
though she minors in English we think this literary prefer-
ence is an innate appreciation rather than a matter of
academic requirement. She holds membership in Alpha
Phi Sigma, Modern Portias, the Glee Club, and the German
Club. She has a sense of humor that delights, an unusual
personality, and a pair of luminous brown eyes that brought
results in romance.
NANNIE MOORE
Major: History
Minors :
Commercial Education and English
NANNIE MOORE, the girl from Odd, Virginia, came to us
from Blackstone College, and during her time here on the
hill she has won the admiration of all of us. This quiet and
reserved girl is always willing to lend a helping hand.
While at Blackstone, Nannie was interested in Y.W. work,
and our own Y.W.C.A has profited by her presence here.
Always happy, yet not too frivolous Nannie, as she goes
about on the campus, making friends with all those with
whom she comes in contact.
CAROLINE MORRIS
Major: English Minors: French and Social Science
CAROLINE MORRIS, residing at 701 Prince Edward Street,
was outstanding in the Town Girls Club during her four
years. She was Reporter in it while a Junior. She held mem-
bership in the International Relations Club during her
Junior and Senior years and in the Science Club during her
Sophomore and Junior years. Her ability in English was
shown during her last two years in the Modern Portias.
We shall always remember Caroline with a friendly "hey"
for all, and we are sure the Town Girls will miss her cheery
presence.
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RUBY MOTLEY
Major: Latin
Minors: English and History
OUR hats are off to a girl who has what it takes to complete
a four-year course in three years. To a girl who not only
made a four-star scholastic record, but who entered into
extra-curricular activities too numerous to list. Her mem-
bership has been particularly outstanding in I.R.C., Modern
Portias, Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club, and Alpha
Phi Sigma. We have found out that it takes Ruby little time
to climb the rungs in the ladder to success. Perhaps that
accounts for her scholastic record, and a host of friends.
FRANCES GRAY NASH
Major: English Minors: Science and Social Science
FRANK was one of our town girl classmates. She lives at
724 William Street, Fredericksburg. Really we just
couldn't have existed without "Frank"! She was friendly to
everyone on the campus and was always willing to par-
ticipate in programs given in various organizations. Dur-
ing her Senior year she made a splendid Y.W.C.A. Presi-
dent. She was Treasurer of the Leaders Club, President
of the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club, Secretary of
the State International Relations Club Association, and so
many other organizations have come into her scope that we
just can't list them here.
KATHRYN ELIZABETH NEBELUNG
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
KATIE is a very amiable person with a sincere, pleasing
and charming personality. Beginning her four-year jour-
ney as a member of the Freshman Commission, she has
served in various organizations; namely, "Bullet" Staff for
the past three years, typist, alumnae editor, and business
manager, vice-president of Commercial Club, and Ger-
man Club. Katie hails from Portsmouth, Virginia. S.T.C.
will surely miss this petite vivacious personage with her
delightful mannerisms.
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VIRGINIA NORTHAM
Major: Commercial Education Minors: English and Science
KEEN as the north wind is Virginia Northam of Church View, Virginia. The Commercial Club,
"Commercial Echoes, " and the Commercial Club Executive Council will confirm that statement.
In her Freshman year, Virginia played excellent basketball for her team; in her Sophomore year
she played yet better basketball for her team. For the past two years we have admired her ex-
travagantly in her role of a deft drummer in the college orchestra.
ELIZABETH OSBORN
Major: English Minors: Social Science and French
AS classic as the literature in which she has excelled is Betty who has been President of the
Modern Portias for the past two years. She came to the foreground as a member of the Freshman
Commission, and since this debut has been active in the International Relations Club, the "Bullet,"
Athletic Association, Glee Club, and Y.W.C.A. Her activities in all organizations during her col-
lege days marked her as one with a goal, and as one who knew how to go about attaining it.
Quiet, sincere, and deep, Betty is an inspiration to her friends and comrades.
JUANITA OWEN
Major: Social Science Minors: Elementary Education and English
JUANITA, the girl from Long Island, Virginia, who seems to be swept along by the wind as she
scurries about the campus is a person you envy for she refuses to worry. If to study for a test or to
sleep is the guestion, she sleeps. Yet Modern Portias and Alpha Tau Pi will stand witness that she
is very wide awake. In her Senior year Nita has held office in the Dramatic Club and has been a
member of the Athletic Association and the German Club. For two years she has been as ex-
guisite as a cameo as a May Court attendant.
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LOIS CHRISTINE PETERSEN
Major: Latin Minors: English, History and Social Science
LOIS CHRISTINE PETERSEN, better known as Pete, was the happiest-go-lucky girl in our class.
Everything was a joke to her. Will she ever have a serious moment? We wonder! She is one of
the few Yankees we had as a classmate. Pete lives on West Avon Road, Unionville, Connecticut,
in case you want to go up to see her. Can you imagine Pete teaching Latin? She was Treasurer of
the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club and in addition she belonged to Alpha Phi Sigma
Fraternity, the International Relations Club and the Y.W.C.A.
ALICE MARIE PHILLIPS
Major: English Minors: Elementary Education and Social Science
ALICE, President of her lunior and Senior Classes, has never lost her smile though she has worried
more over them than they were worth. She has come through, though, with colors flying high
and is a beloved leader. Yet with all this responsibility Alice has found time for the German Club,
Dramatic, English, and Leaders Clubs and Alpha Tau Pi.
Alice is the third of three sisters who have come to us from Rotan, Texas. We like them and
would, if we could, legally adopt the Phillipses.
LUCY LELIA PIERSON
Major: Home Economics Minors: Science and Social Science
IT is not often that youth at tender age learns the value of budgeting time in a curve all-inclusive
— interest in friends, interest in work, interest in constructive projects that are impersonal. Lucy
approaches a day glad of its challenge to attain; she knows how to balance a diet but she also
knows how to balance a day. We are glad institutional reguirements put this Senior into uniform
and sent her into economic responsibility in the south unit of Seacobeck. You were appreciated
Lucy, and liked very much. You gave added efficiency and tone to our surroundings.
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SELMA MAY PILAND
Major: Social Science Minors: English and French
FROM Holland, Virginia, came Selma in 1933. So suc-
cessful was she in her studies that soon she became a mem-
ber of Alpha Phi Sigma.
Being blessed with a naturally fine voice, she was a mem-
ber of the Glee Club, and in her Senior year served as club
treasurer. She was also in the Y.W. Choir.
She has been active in Modern Portias, International Re-
lations and Y.W. For several years Selma was on the "Bul-
let" Staff and in '36-'37 she was its circulation manager.
Her conscientiousness and splendid execution of duties
will not be forgotten by her co-workers.
LORENE MOFFETTE POTTER
Major: Science Minors: French and Social Science
LORENE MOFFETTE POTTER hails from Bowling Green,
Virginia. Her winning personality gave her the honor of
Presidency in the Baptist Students Union and Vice-Presi-
dency in the International Relations Club during her Senior
year. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sigma throughout
her four years. Lorene majored in Science and thus be-
came a member of the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science
Club. She held membership in the Y.W. and the Leaders
Club. We really believe the saying that, "Good things
come in small packages."
FLOSSIE RATCLIFFE
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
IT is nice to be distinctive in manner and interestingly dif-
ferent in the way you say things and do things. Flossie is
heir to both and with such assets plus her ability there is a
career in the offing for her in the commerical world. Flos-
sie already looks like the finished private secretary, nor will
we be at all surprised to see some very fine publicity before
many years concerning Miss Ratcliffe's placement with one
of those big, million-dollar corporations that still go sailing
along on a gold standard.
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DOROTHY RAMEY
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
WE would the campus had more girls like Dorothy. Dot,
with her gracious and commanding personality, her grand
posture, her perfect walk, her — Oh! everything about her
— just exactly right. As a caption to her gualities, she was
crowned Queen of the May last year, and nobly did she
enact a natural role. Here's to her, the living essence of
refinement, breeding, and charming etiguette, a possessor
of these things in the May court, classroom, and on the
campus. Because she knows how to wear them, we recom-
mend orchids to Dorothy — Fredericksburg, Virginia.
EVELYN PAULINE RIGGS
Major: Social Science Minors: English and French
WERE it not for Evelyn, the Glee Club would find the books
missing more often. Being Glee Club librarian was one
of her trivial duties because many organizations claimed
her as a member. Being musically inclined, Glee Club
always found something for her to do, so in '35-' 36 she was
reporter and in '36-'37 she was in Y.W. Choir. She has
been reporter and associate editor of the "Bullet" Staff.
Evelyn was one of the members of Modern Portias, and
managed to attend the Germans. Y.W. also claims her.
ELLA GORDON ROWE
Major: Commercial Education
Minors: English and Social Science
THIS red-headed Senior is everybody's friend, and if you
once meet her you will naturally want to see her again.
Ella Gordon Rowe is one of our outstanding girls, and her
contributions during her four years here are numerous.
As a freshman Ella Gordon was a member of Commis-
sion. From then on she displayed her leadership gualities
as Devotional Chairman of Y.W.C.A., Freshman Commis-
sioner, President of Frances Willard, and a member of
Student Council. Alpha Phi Sigma, Leaders Club, and the
Commercial Club are other organizations to which Ella
Gordon has contributed.
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EMILY CLAY ROWE
Major: Science Minors: Mathematics and Social Science
CAPABLE, well-read, that's Emily Clay, our neighbor classmate from 1211 Caroline Street, Fred-
ericksburg, Virginia. She seems a veritable storehouse of knowledge — why she always has the
answer to that particular question right at at tongue-tip. But all of Emily Clay's energy wasn't
turned to scholastic attainment for she has been outstanding in the clubs and fraternities of the
College, holding a major office in Town Girls Club, Science Club, International Relations Club,
Virginia Association of International Relations Clubs, and Alpha Phi Sigma. It might be said here
that she possesses outstanding ability to regulate finances.
FRANCES SHERMAN
Major: Commercial Education Minors: English and History
FRANCES SHERMAN has about all the Greek Letters on the hill attached to her name. She is
President of Pi Omega Pi, and at the same time, is Vice-President of Alpha Phi Sigma. She is a
member of the Commercial Club, the Leaders Club, Modern Portias, and has twice served as
Publicity Chairman on the Y.W.C.A. Cabinet. As treasurer of the Y.W.C.A. she has proven in-
valuable. Frances is diligent, reliable, persevering, and painstaking, possessing a most coveted
sense of dry humor, and disarming geniality. Frances is from Norfolk, Virginia.
REBECCA SILVER
Major: Elementary Education Minors: English and History
SOMETHING cool and pleasing about the metal, silver; something quiet and appealing about
Silver, the girl. It is easy to visualize the influence of this Senior on the group before her. A posi-
tive manner yet it will be one that commands respect, for it will be tempered with a clear-cut
spirit of give and take, the giving done with a spirit of wishing to be of service; the taking with
appreciation for the gesture from the other person. Rebecca is not English but she has in a pro-
nounced degree that poised way of looking at a problem so characteristic of our cousins across
the sea.
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FRANCES CURTIS SMITH
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Social Science and English
PICTURE a girl whose bearing is rather reserved, but who possesses a delightful sense of humor,
and a smile that readily wins you. Such a girl is Frances Curtis. It is difficult to think of Y.W.
without thinking of this right-arm official. With egual ability she has put her shoulder to the
efforts of honor fraternities, to the loyal support of the King's English, to a zealous support of the
interests of the athletic program, or to a response to the call from other groups, all of whom recog-
nized her worth. Frances is from Hampton, and proud of it.
JAQUELIN RANDOLPH SMITH
Major: Social Science Minors: English and Science
JAQUELIN — that is a name which calls up all sorts of lovely gualities. The girl herself is frank
without being unkind; friendly without being familiar; refined without being prudish; well-bred
because it is her heritage; eligible to be a May Day Queen, but better still an every-day gueen be-
cause Heaven made her so; modern to a desired degree, yet with charms and graces as sweet and
old-fashioned as a garden bouquet and as discriminating in ideas and attitudes as her ancestral
lines of Jefferson and Randolph would have her.
MARGARET VIOLA SMITH
Major: Commercial Education Minors: Physical Education and English
BY birth certificate and by baptism she is Margaret Viola Smith, but to her scores of friends she is
Peggy. Peggy is good to look at; good to play with; good to work with, for she has team-work
and cooperation reduced to an art in her dealings with the organizations with which she is
affiliated as a member, or as an official. Peggy is an example of the story of the talents, having
been given neither one talent, nor two talents, but the whole ten, and she uses those talents to
their best advantage in service for her comrades and her College.
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THE NINETEEN-THIRTY-SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
VIRGINIA JOYCE SNIDOW
Major: English Minors: Social Science and French
NOW in truth there is a girl in whom desired gualities are
so nicely proportioned that the most exacting standards will
approve her as a representative Senior. We wish her Aca-
demic path had crossed ours in her pigtail days instead of
her Senior year; we shall see her go grudgingly when the
session's bells ring out the Class of '37. Just what disposition
the placement bureau will make of Virginia Joyce remains
undisclosed as yet, but whatever classroom draws her
from out the educational lottery draws a scholar and a lady.
VIRGINIA SPAIN
Major : Mathematics Minors : French and Social Science
QUIET, sincere, and true in all she undertakes — that is
Virginia. During her four years at Fredericksburg she has
proven to be one of our conscientious girls. Her remarkable
scholastic record tells its own story; she knows how to jug-
gle figures in Math like a magician, she moves through the
maze of Social Science with the greatest of ease, and as for
French, she speaks it in such fashion as to make one wonder
if it should be Paris insead of Suffolk. And yet Virginia has
found time to contribute to honor sorority interests.
RUTH STAPLES
Major: Latin
Minors : English and French
FIVE minutes with Ruth is all that is needed to convince
you she is a staple standby. In Latin she is proficient to the
point that she can converse in the tongue like unto a
Roman senator. And yet with all this learning on her
slender shoulders she is delightfully vivacious. Ruth also
budgeted her time so that she had a quota of hours both
for an honor sorority and to walk and talk with the Portias.
We do not presume to be prophetic but we believe that
Ruth will acquire honor for herself and for her College
Mater.
THE N I NETEEN - TH I RT Y - SE VEN BATTLEFIELD
EDITH CHEATHAM TAYLOR
Major: Physical and Health Education
Minors : English and Social Science
CHEATHAM has supported her class teams by playing
hard and faithfully at baseball; hockey, of which she was
the manager for her class team; basketball and volleyball.
She soon gained a place on the A. A. Council as Chairman
of Swimming. As a swimmer she ranks high, having passed
her Senior Life-Saver's examination. Nor have her interests
been directed only toward her major field; Cheatham has
served on the Business Staff of the "Bullet," and is a mem-
ber of the Dance Club, the English Club, and the Dramatic
Club. She's a stepper, that Cheatham!
PHYLLIS TEED
Major: French
Minors: Latin and History
PHYLLIS is silhouetted against a Metropolitan background,
swirling old New York, yet she has adapted herself to the
scheme of living in this little city and without the usual line
of contrasts. She is a girl of conversational ability and also
knows the rare art of listening. It is only the few who are
conceded such a twofold compliment. Come across that
Mason-Dixon line as often as you can, should you go back
north, for you will always find your College home waiting
to give you a warm hand of welcome, Phyllis.
ELOISE TRUSSELL
Major: English
Minors: French and History
TRUE-BLUE Eloise Trussell comes to us from 341-57th
Street, Newport News, Virginia. We didn't see so much of
Eloise around the campus, as she seemed to be rather re-
served, but what a grand friend she is to have. You talk
about being jolly! Say, you would never have a dull mo-
ment with Eloise! And when it comes to mixed dances,
Eloise is "right there"! She was secretary of the Glee Club,
and a member of the Modern Portias, the German Club,
the International Relations Club, and the Y.W. Choir.
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KATHERINE CELIA TURNER
Major: Home Economics Minors: Social Science and Science
KATHERINE hailed from Glen Lyn, Virginia, in '33 and from the first day seemed to slip into her
major preference with as much ease as if she were a practiced dietitian. She has certainly looked
the part this past quarter in the role of head waiter in one of the units of the dining room. Kitty
takes her work seriously, but happily and with effortless interest, for it is a genuine interest. She
has found time to take part in many extra-curricular activities and always has found time for
perfect grooming with a bit of red thrown in. She has a flair for that color.
IDA LEE TWISS
Ma j or : English Minors : French and History
IDA LEE majors in the King's English, loves it, lives up to its standards and its literature. There is
in it a thing of beauty and a thing that gives definite joy. She has what the world is waiting for —
such a happy smile and genial manner that she is a welcome factor in any group. She may aspire
to the schoolroom; if so, she will create round about her a happy little community within its walls;
if she aspires to a home she will reign therein like a queen.
GENEVIEVE TYSON
Ma j or : Home Economics Minors : Science and English
GENEVIEVE accomplishes things. Whether it be the Grace K. Tanner Home Economics Club,
Alpha Phi Sigma, or the Science Club in which she is working (she takes an active part in all of
these activities) one may be sure that the task will be well done. Someday when she has written
her name high on the column of fine attainment, and we definitely prophesy this, another monu-
ment will grace Baltimore, the "Monumental City," which is her home city, with its proud tra-
ditions of the Old South. There is an ambition for you, Genevieve, let's see you go places —
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MARGARET TYSON
Major : Social Science Minors : English and French
MARGARET chose wisely when she made a special study of Social Science. It is a field that needs
just such a girl of broad sympathy, of earnest endeavor to make a contribution in her own little
world. Margaret wins the confidence of any one by her ingenious manner and unaffected inter-
est in a present need. We are a little bit rebellious over the fact that Margaret did not live with us
on the hill, for it would have profited us much to know her better. There is sterling worth here that
will stand appraisal.
DOROTHY VERLANDER
Major : Elementary Education Minors : French and Social Science
DOT came to us from Westhampton in her Junior year and in her new surroundings carried on a
program of sustained scholarship, versatility, and good humor. As a member of Alpha Tau Pi,
Glee Club, and International Relations Club, she has rendered valuable service to these organ-
izations. We like, too, her keen wit and her pleasantries of manner and conversation — fine at-
tributes to have in this fickle old world. We have served official notice on Westhampton that we
will take all the Dorothy Verlanders we can get.
NINA WADE-DALTON
Major : Commercial Education Minors : English and Social Science
CHARMING intelligence and good sportsmanship are qualities characteristic of Nina. She is in-
teresting and has that rare gift of sympathetic understanding of people. Nina does not kill herself
studying because she is fortunate enough to be blessed with intelligence. She's majoring in
Commercial Education, minoring in English and Social Science. She has served as associate
editor of the "Commercial Echoes", and is a member of the Dance Club. Nina has been a member
of the German Club since her Freshman year. She lives at 315 Battle Street, Manassas.
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HELENE WALLACE
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and History
ATTRACTIVE, yes. Popular, yes. An S.T.C. girl, yes, and
one whom we are proud to claim. Popular with the girls,
and especially the boys, Helene has traveled extensively
from the east coast to the west — and does she like Califor-
nia? Just get her started. As Secretary of the Town Girls
Club, and active in Alpha Tau Pi, Helene has contributed
a great deal to our College. She rides well, too; the horse
show verified that. Yes, she has graced our May Court,
and again we say that we are proud to name Helene as one
of the Seniors of '37.
ESTELLE DE SAUSSURE WARREN
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and Social Science
THERE is a rare and pleasing combination of the practical
and the ideal in Estelle who is a scholar, a girl of action, and
with it all somewhat of a dreamer. It is good to have her as a
friend, for she gives without stint or strain sympathetic under-
standing and a loyalty that knows no wavering. She is the
valued president of Alpha Tau Pi and also is a member of
Alpha Phi Sigma sorority, International Relations Club,
and the Leaders Club.
MADELINE WARRICK
Major: Mathematics
Minors: French and English
YES, she is a special girl in more ways than one. She hands
out our special delivery letters on Sunday mornings as well
as being especially nice to play the piano for us. Mickey
came to F. S.T.C. from Averett College. She has been active
on Y.W. Cabinet, in Alpha Phi Sigma, and in the orchestra.
We could always call on Mickey to play for us, and always
we knew that she would love to do it. She came from Ten-
nessee — to be exact, Erwin. Stay as sweet as you are,
Mickey, and you will always be one of the very best.
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VIRGINIA ANN WESTBROOK
Major: Education
Minors: English and History
SHE'S the girl from many colleges. First to Virginia Inter-
mont, and then to William and Mary, but finally to good old
F.S.T.C. Even though Virginia has been with us a short
time, her pleasing personality plus those sparkling eyes
have caused us to think that she has been here always.
' 'Not too serious, not too gay; but a rare old sport in every
way" — such is Virginia. We can see happiness ahead for
her in all she does, says, or shall we say with whom she
may meet? May you never forget F.S.T.C, Virginia.
MARTHA WHITAKER
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Music and Social Science
WOULDN'T you like to be cute, pretty, intelligent, a good
dancer, and possess a way with boys as well as girls?
Martha has all these traits in her crown plus a decided gift
for singing. She was a member of the German Club, May
Court, reporter for Alpha Tau Pi, Secretary of the Glee
Club, and a member of the Y.W.C.A. Martha is from Em-
poria, Virginia, and is a girl that will long be remembered
on our campus for her attractive manner and lovely voice.
MARGARET WHITE
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and Social Science
WHO is the jolly Senior with the lovely red hair? The
answer is very simple, Margaret Aileen White, of course.
From Colerain, N.C., came this very attractive girl to
Fredericksburg. She has the gift of personality which every
teacher should possess, and her genial manner for making
friends also contributes to the make-up of a good teacher.
While at S.T.C. this red-headed miss has been very active
in Alpha Tau Pi, and in the Glee Club. To both she has
been loyal and both will be in need of someone to fill her
place. The best of everything always, Margaret.
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MARGARET ELLEN WHITE
Major : History Minors : Art and Science
THERE is a sustained spontaneity and vivaciousness in this petite Senior which is as natural as her
two eyes. She is the incarnation of unselfishness and will give you both the cloak and the coat if
you ask them from her. That Bob White is majoring in History is startling for she is the type for
French; she minors in Science but we cannot see her making companions of atoms and mole-
cules, but we can see her following verse of drama and sentiment.
IRENE ELLEN WILLIAMS
Maj or : French Minors : English and Social Science
IRENE ELLEN WILLIAMS was one of our town girls for three years, but she came to live with us in
Mary Ball during her senior year, and were we glad! Irene was always willing to participate in
the many programs we gave and she never failed to do her "act" unusually well. During her
Senior year she made an efficient President of the International Relations Club, and the year
prior Irene was Chairman of the Program Committee. In addition to maintaining a high scholastic
standing, she was a member of the Glee Club, Leaders Club, Modern Portias, Alpha Phi Sigma
andYW.C.A.
MARY NELL WOOLFOLK
Major : Elementary Education Minors : History and English
EVERY day Mary Nell drove sixteen miles in pursuit of her education. Her vacant hours were
divided between the library, where she acguired the knowledge which helped her achieve the
fine grades, and the town girls room. As a member of Town Girls Club she was better known by
that group than any other in College, and those who knew her, loved her. Alpha Tau Pi claimed
her as one of its most dependable and regular members, and regardless of the distance between
college and home, she managed to be above the average in attendance at the meetings.
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THE NINETEEN -THIRTY-SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
RUBINETTE YOUNG
Major : Home Economics Minors : Science and Social Science
THE President of the Home Economics Club, the Treasurer of the Leaders Club, is one of our very
best. Home Economics is Rubinette's pride and joy, for we see her smiling as she wears the white
uniform, and keeping the tea room at its best. To know her is to admire her, for she is true blue to
everything in which she participates. If only we could cook as you do, Rubinette, and if only we
could appear as happy! From Rhodesville, Virginia, she came to us, and from Freshman training
to graduation, Rubinette has been a loyal F.S.T.C. girl.
JOSEPHINE ZAPPULA
Major : Elementary Education Minors : English and Social Science
JOE ZAPPULA is the girl who always emerges when she is most needed. Her kindnesses have
been felt by many. Willing, eager to do anything for anyone at any time, Joe makes us wish that
there were more like her on the hill. Quiet, unassuming, appreciative, and good-natured, you'll
make Petersburg proud, and the hill will miss you, Joe.
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THE NINETEEN - TH I RTY - SEVEN BATTLEFIELD
SENIOR CLASS HISTORY
A BACKWARD GLANCE
IS it not delightful and even inspiring to turn back the pages of time and live
again the pleasant memories of bygone days?
As we the Seniors of '37 prepare to bid farewell to our Alma Mater, we pause
to glance backward into the mirror of time to see there reflected four years of
life — never to be forgotten.
In the fall of 1933 trains, buses, and automobiles from the north, east, south, and
west were looking for the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for they were bring-
ing three hundred excited girls to F.S.T.C. to become members of the student
body and to bear the name of Freshmen.
We were just out of high school and thought we knew either all the answers or
most of them to almost anything, College or otherwise. When we arrived on the
hill, though, with so much newness round about, chins grew tremulous and we
were glad to have the Y.W. girls pilot us around and humbly grateful for the
friendliness lavished on us by faculty and students alike. We raced for pen and
ink to write home that we liked the College just fine.
Quickly we realized the meaning of such terms as roommate, study hour, light
bell as well as all the other bells, for some of us began to think that this College had
a monopoly on all the bells in the country.
Classes were fun and the idea of being called "Miss" caused us to begin to ac-
guire some of the dignity we observed in the upperclassmen. In turn, we tried to
give that dignity to the Freshmen this year. .
Time passed guickly and soon we had completed our Freshman training and we
were told that we had passed the exam and were really Freshmen. Our class
officers were elected, we had our first pictures taken for the "Battlefield" and
then we went home for Thanksgiving. After that we thought in terms of the Doll
Show and Christmas; the Doll Show is sponsored by Freshman Commission. The
days went by swiftly and off we went again for the Christmas vacation. How
happy and proud we were on our return to present our first benefit. It was a
"Nite Club" and the upperclassmen began to think we must have come from the
big cities; at any rate the benefit seemed to suggest the idea.
As June came upon us we realized that the time had come for us to prove our
ability in the art of making a daisy chain. Into the fields we went, picked the
daisies, wove the chain, and stretched the white-gold thing on the lawn in record
time, thereby getting an ice cream treat for work well done. The next day we saw
the Sophs carry it on Class Day and then we returned to the dorm rather sadly, for
we realized we could never again be called the Freshmen of F.S.T.C.
When we came back in the fall of '34 we were important Sophomores looking
forward to a great year with Jac Clark as our president. Now we were no longer
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THE N INETEEN - TH I RT Y - SE VEN BATTLEFIELD
insignificant lookers-on; we had passed the "green stage"; we were at home and
we were ready and eager to help the incoming Freshman class of 1934.
We had won some recognition, too, for many of our group were on Y.W. cab-
inet; several had placements on the staffs of the two College publications and in
other organizations. Some of us were brave enough to go to the Training School
and practice our chosen profession on the cherubs. Throughout the year, with
the help of our sponsor, Miss Young, we pulled together with fine unity. We were
loyal devils and by continued enthusiasm and hard work we carried off the cup
that year.
Looking back on our Junior year, we remember that many left us to teach or to
enter the business world. However, the large majority of the class remained and
under the leadership of Alice Phillips, our president, and Mrs. Dodd, our sponsor,
we carried on in excellent spirit. We presented the "Amateur Radio Program"
which brought to the mike many celebrities unknown at that time. Then May Day
and with a Junior to rule over the festivities; the Juniors, too, introduced boys for
the first time at the prom and what excitement for everyone, especially for Se-
niors.
At last moving up day, which is the day of all days and anticipated by all who
enter the gates of college as Freshmen. The Seniors robed and ringed us and
made it publicly known we were the Seniors of 1937.
September came and we returned to S.T.C. happy and yet sad, for we realized
this year would mark the ending of four wonderful years. No one but a Senior
knows how it feels to be a Senior. The first night we marched in at Convocation
in cap and gown the thrill of being a Senior was truly borne in on our hearts.
And now as we realize that we have attended the last class, the last German,
the last prom, given the last benefit, fought the last devil-goat game, and received
our last Annual we realize with something akin to the sacred the real meaning of
coming to College.
Today is our day; we have dreamed about it and literally prayed for it — to be
the sweet girl graduate. And yet with sadness we bid farewell to the place where
we have worked together, played together, and made friendships which will last
through all the years to come. Here on the hill each of us has tried to do her part
and now we shall venture out on the highway of life but we shall not forget to
look back many times remembering that "high upon a hilltop our Alma Mater
stands" where the Class of '37 lived, and laughed, and worked and learned to
hold her dear.
ORGANIZATIONS
LEADERS CLUB
Ann Lipscomb President
Alice Dew Vice-President
Lucy Fleet Head Secretary
Rubinette Young Treasurer
1 HE Leaders Club is so called because its membership consists of
all the leaders of every organization on the hill, making a total of
twenty-eight of these officials. Under the general term of organiza-
tions are listed the major activities, classes, editors of student pub-
lications, honor sororities, house-presidents, and all clubs depart-
mental or purely social.
Since the leaders of these groups represent a comprehensive
cross-section of the activities on the hill, the chosen officials are
placed in a position to be, in large measure, the spokesmen for the
student body. Admirable opportunity is offered in the regular meet-
tings for the individual official to present her own group problem
and also to offer constructive suggestions for the advancement of
the program as a whole.
The purpose of the Leaders Club is to offer recommendations for
improvement in conditions when deemed necessary, to strive to
bring about a finer sense of responsibility from the student body,
more nearly a consistent cooperation, and the rightful interpreta-
tion of an honor system at its best.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
ilONOR in all things, a sense of responsibility to an assumed obligation,
friendliness in our relationships, loyalty to our schoolmates, and an at-
titude of cooperation constitute the principles by which we endeavor to
serve our College.
These are our objectives and these the goals we wish to reach as nearly
as possible through sympathetic and earnest leadership rather than by
authoritative governing, for we feel that the Association should embody
the principles of self-government and democracy which can be realized
only through the cooperation of the students themselves.
The Student Government functions through the Student Council which
is constituted of the officers of the Association, representatives from the
four classes, from the dormitories, from the Day Student personnel, and
from the Y.W.C.A. The President of the Association keeps in close touch
with this organization through her affiliation with the Student Council.
The dormitory representatives, termed House Presidents, are of Junior or
Senior standing; it is their task to build into dormitory life a spirit of prac-
tical and ethical interest. The class representatives try to establish con-
structive support between the classes and the Association. The Day Stu-
dents' representative is a connecting link between the Day Student group
and the group living on the hill. The president of Y.W. is an ex-officio
member of the council.
Student Government holds dear its vision that gradually student govern-
ment will mean the individual assuming of the welfare of every student and
of the college till it is like unto a sacred stewardship.
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ANN LIPSCOMB
President
STUDENT COUNCIL
Ann Lipscomb President
Frances Kirkwood Vice-President
Louise Otley Secretary-
Elizabeth Trimble Treasurer
Ella Gordon Rowe House President Willard Hall
Pearl Hudson House President Virginia Hall
Olivia Kearns House President Madison Ball Custis
Mary Crehan Senior Class Representative
Calvert Spillman Junior Class Representative
Barbara Shepherd Sophomore Class Representative
Frances Gray Nash, ex-officio President Y.W.C.A.
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FRANCES GRAY NASH
President
YOUNG WOMAN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
THE Young Woman's Christian Association denotes spirituality
and embodies all that means friendship, courage, faith, hope, good
will, and loyalty. It seeks to meet a deep need felt by the students
for a contact with God. After the hurrying to and from classes, in
the evening we pause for a few minutes of meditation at Vespers.
On Sunday evening we gather at devotionals when our thoughts
turn to praise and worship of God. All times Y.W. seeks to maintain
a spirit of Christian fellowship among all of us here on the hill.
Many informal Y.W. teas are given affording a delightful oppor-
tunity for us to meet and to become better acguainted. Often, chat-
ting over the tea-cups, we form lasting friendships with those whom
we might not otherwise have met. It is the aim of the organization to
teach true happiness, which comes only by way of service for others
and to inspire in the hearts of all the desire to seek the true and
noble appreciations and understandings of life.
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Y.W.C.A. CABINET
Frances Gray Nash President
Jacquelin Clark Vice-President
Frances Curtis Smith Secretary-
Frances Sherman Treasurer
Flora Ryan Freshman Commissioner
Dr. Young, Mrs. Dodd, Dr. Cook Advisers
Ann Lipscomb Ex-officio
CABINET MEMBERS
Betty Garden Chairman of Campus Social Service
Virginia Jordan Chairman of Church Relations
Doris Lafoon Chairman of Devotionals
Maude Rae Smith Chairman of Entertainment
Bertha Shapleigh Chairman of Finance
Madeline Warrick Chairman of Music
Pauline King Chairman of Publicity
Mary Jack Clary Chairman of Social Committee
Elizabeth Woodbridge Town Girl Representative
Helen Hyde 1
I Chairman 01 Vespers
Fay Luther J
Dorothy Miller Chairman of World Fellowship
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FRESHMAN COMMISSION
J.HE Freshman Commission serves as a connecting link
between the Freshman Class and Y.W.C.A. It has as its pur-
pose the creating and the promoting of any activities that
would enrich the lives of others. Particularly interesting is
the Doll Show given annually in December, a project in
which the entire Freshman Class has a part. After the va-
rious set-ups have been on display for two days and have
been judged for awards, enough of the dolls are sent to the
little children at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium to provide a doll
for each child; the remaining dolls are sent to the Knights of
Pythias, in Fredericksburg, who take over at Christmastide
the distributing of toys to the poor children of the city. The
Commission also sponsors devotionals every evening in
Willard Hall, group singing once a week, and the publica-
tion of the Y.W. Notes. In the spring, the Commissioners
assist in the directing of the Freshman benefit.
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loves a lover
and every Freshman
loves her doll
CHRISTMAS "«CRATCHITS
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EDITORIAL STAFF
THE BATTLEFIELD
iHE year book, "The Battlefield," so termed because the College
itself is located where the marching of tramping feet was heard in
days gone by, exists solely to give by the printed line and the pic-
torial page a bit of happiness now and possibly a reminiscent pleas-
ure later on. The assembling of the contents of this Annual, the or-
ganization of material, and the compilation of the book is done by
the Editorial Staff and the Business Staff — two groups that literally
have but a single thought and that is to offer a memory book which
will add interest and pleasure to hill-top life.
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THE BATTLEFIELD STAFF
EDITORIAL STAFF '
Mary Ellen Lee Editor-in-Chief
Mary Grace Hawkins, Jane Sinclair,
Mary Alston Burgess Associate Editors
Fay Luther Literary Editor
Verna Bergeson Assistant Literary Editor
Pauline King, Rosalie Chauncey, Irene Blasdel Art Editors
Doris Lafoon, Elizabeth Dinges, Ellen Easterly Athletic Editors
BUSINESS STAFF
Katherine Burgess Business Manager
Juanita Carpenter Assistant Business Manager
Alice Dew Advertising Manager
Miriam Carpenter, Frances Brooks .... Assistant Advertising Managers
Maude Rae Smith, Dorothy Ballance, Mary Williamson Bowles,
Virginia Jones Typists
ADVISERS
Mrs. Charles Lake Bushnell
Miss Dorothy Duggan Miss Mildred McMurtry
BUSINESS STAFF
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EDITORIAL STAFF
THE BULLET STAFF
EDITORIAL STAFF
Abbie Bourke Editor
Evelyn Riggs Associate Editor
Mary Grace Hawkins Assistant Editor
Irene Blasdel Assistant Editor
Frances Curtis Smith Columnist
Helen Pressley Columnist
Mary Franklyn Miller Fashion Editor
Ann Rooney Reporter
Katherine Kershaw Reporter
BUSINESS STAFF
Katherine Nebelung Business Manager
Georgiana Woodhouse Assistant Business Manager
Doris O'Brien Advertising Manager
Ann Smith Assistant Advertising Manager
Selma Piland Circulation Manager
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THE BULLET
I HE "Bullet," our college newspaper, is
published twice each month by a staff made
up of students under the supervision of the
faculty sponsors, Dr. George E. Shankle, Head
of the English Department, and Mr. G. H.
Parker, Professor of Commercial Education.
The aim and objective of the staff through-
out the past year has been to cover not only
news stories of interest to the students on the
campus but also those stories of significance
to the alumnae and future students of the
College. In addition to the news element of
the publication, there is also an attractive and
in many instances enlightening feature sec-
tion.
The editor of the "Bullet" is elected by the
student body; the business manager is elected
by the members of the staff.
BUSINESS STAFF
THE
BAYONET
Irene C. Blasdel Editor-in-Chief
Doris O'Brien, Mary Lou Monroe Associate Editors
Juanita Carpenter Business Manager
Dr. Roy S. Cook Faculty Adviser
1 HE Bayonet is the College handbook, published annually, and
given to all students at the College. This small book contains in-
formation concerning the Y.W.C.A., the Student Government, and
the Athletic Association. The Constitution of the Student Govern-
ment is given in full, so that the students may be well acguainted
with the regulations governing their activities. The point system,
which shows the relative importance of positions on the hill is in-
cluded in this book.
The handbook is distributed by the members of the cabinet of the
Y.W.C.A. to all new students before their arrival at College. The
"Bayonet" is not a literary production, but a compilation of facts
concerning the three major organizations of the College, together
with some helpful suggestions for the new students.
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MODERN PORTIAS
OFFICERS
Elizabeth Osborn
President
Virginia Snidow
Vice-President
Jaquelin Smith
Secretary-
Irene Blasdel
Treasurer
Mary Grace Hawkins
Reporter
Dr. George E. Shankle
Sponsor
MEMBERS:
Dorothy Ball, Mary Crehan, Nancy Cooper, Louise Coulbourn, Lucille Crockett,
Alice Dew, Virginia Easley, Elizabeth Edwards, Mitchell Forest, Gertrude Griffin,
Pearl Hudson, Elizabeth Johnson, Mary Kettenbeok, Fay Luther, Mary Chapman
Mitchell, Caroline Morris, Ruby Motley, Frances Gray Nash, Jaunita Owen, Alice
Phillips, Jean Plante, Flossie Ratcliffe, Evelyn Riggs, Frances Curtis Smith, Kathryn
Snead, Ruth Staples, Cheatham Taylor, Eloise Trussell, Ida Lee Twiss, Margaret
Tyson, Marcella Wells, Irene Williams.
1 HE Modern Portias is a literary club sponsored by the Head
of the English Department of the State Teachers College at
Fredericksburg, Virginia. Membership in this organization
is open to English majors and teaching minors of Junior and
Senior rank. The purpose of the organization is to foster the
study of English classical literature, to develop a keener ap-
preciation for correctness in form and for true merit in the
content of literature, and to contribute to the general cultural
and social aspects of the life at the College. The club meets
for one hour once a month. These meetings have a social as
well as literary value. The slogan of the club is one hundred
per cent membership, one hundred per cent attendance at
all regular meetings, one hundred per cent support of worthy
student activities, and one hundred per cent support of the
policies of the President of the College.
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DRAMATIC CLUB
OFFICERS
Alice Dew President
Elizabeth Clarke Vice-President
Juanita Owen Secretary and Treasurer
Doris Laf oon Reporter
Miss Jimmie Louise Thurman Sponsor
1 HE Dramatic Club is that organization composed of students who have been
chosen as members after participation in some performance sponsored or di-
rected by the club. Its purpose is to acquaint those members with past and pres-
ent stage classics and successes; to familiarize those manifesting keen interest in
the theater with stagecraft, production technigue and art, and to present to the
public, plays of a convincing worth and entertaining variety which are suitable
for entire female presentation. The club directs four performances annually, the
first of which this year was, "After Wimpole Street," by Wilbur Brown, given
under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A. This play had an especial appeal both to
those who are Browning enthusiasts, and to those who saw "The Barretts of Wim-
pole Street," because 'After Wimpole Street" gives an insight into Elizabeth and
Robert Browning's married life at Casa Guidi, Italy. On March 12, Alden Nash's
'And Let Who Will Be Clever" was presented as the club benefit; "Pink and
Patches" was given at convocation. In addition, as part of graduation exercises,
the Dramatic Club gave lane Austen's classic, "Pride and Prejudice." As is
customary, the commencement play cast includes seniors, both non-club members
and members. The scene of presentation is the beautiful open-air theater.
The sponsor, the officers and the executive board select the plays, choose the
casts, and the entire club cooperates in the actual presentation of the plays.
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GLEE CLUB
Fay Luther President
Virginia Jones Vice-President
Eloise Trussell Secretary
Selma Piland Treasurer
Evelyn Riggs Librarian
Miss Eva Taylor Eppes Director
I HE Glee Club has a definite twofold objective, for in ad-
dition to the enjoyment and the cultural value to the imme-
diate personnel it contributes with recurring frequency to
many occasions on the hill. At Christmastide, the season
knows an added joyous note because of the carol singing.
The regular Glee Club concert on a chosen convocation
evening invariably wins much appreciation from the au-
dience. The operetta in lighter vein is a red-letter benefit.
The services of the Glee Club, however, are not limited to
campus boundary, for this group of singers responds gra-
ciously to requests for musical programs both from local and
within the state clubs and organizations.
Members of the Glee Club are selected by the director of
music at the beginning of the school year; the weekly chorus
club hour is one of eager, intensive study and appreciation
for this art.
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OFFICERS
Catherine Dryden President
Frances Sherman Vice-President
Virginia Spain Secretary -Treasurer
Mrs. J. H. Dodd Sponsor
ALPHA PHI SIGMA
GAMMA CHAPTER
.A. FEW years ago, it was felt desirable to
have some means of honoring those students
of the college who had attained high schol-
astic rating. A faculty committee was ap-
pointed by the college president, Dr. M. L.
Combs, to investigate the possibilities of es-
tablishing at the Fredericksburg State Teach-
ers College a chapter of a nationally recog-
nized honor fraternity. After due considera-
tion the committee reported favorably on
Alpha Phi Sigma.
On June 2, 1930, a meeting of forty select
students who had the highest academic
record in the student body was called to-
gether by Dr. Combs for the purpose of de-
ciding upon the establishment of Alpha Phi
Sigma. After a thorough discussion the stu-
dents voted unanimously for the installment.
Four days later, on June 6, the Gamma Chap-
ter was installed by Mr. Byron Cosby, the
national president of Alpha Phi Sigma, with
fifty-five charter members and three honor-
ary members selected from the faculty.
In June, 1931, the fraternity decided to in-
vite the valedictorians and salutatorians of
respective schools to become members of the
organization. The following January mem-
bership was extended to faculty members of
the college who are members of other hon-
orary fraternities. It was also decided that a
loan fund of $100.00 be granted each year
preferably to some member of the fraternity.
Two years ago, because of the great in-
crease in the enrollment, the fraternity raised
the standards for entrance and promotion.
In spite of higher reguirements, this year's
first formal initiation saw the admission of
thirty-eight new members, the largest group
ever admitted at one time in the history of
Gamma Chapter. At present the total enroll-
ment, active and field, is approximately two
hundred and seventy-five, eight of whom are
honorary members.
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HONORARY MEMBERS
Dr. M. L. Combs, Mrs. C. L. Bushnell, Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr., Mr. O. H. Darter, Dr. C. G. G. Moss,
Dr. Roy S. Cook, Mrs. N. M. Williams.
MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI SIGMA
THIRD DEGREE — Jane Alrich, Nan Birchett, Beatrice Campbell, Catherine Dryden, Virginia Dickinson,
Elizabeth Edwards, Anna Mae Harris, Frances Kirkwood, Pauline King, Ann Lipscomb, Doris Lafoon,
Ruby Motley, Betty Osborn, Jean Plante, Lorene Potter, Lois Peterson, Emily Clay Rowe, Frances Sher-
man, Margaret V. Smith, Virginia Spain, Calvert Spillman, Lucy Tompkins, Elizabeth Trimble, Irene
Williams.
SECOND DEGREE — Dorothy Ballance, Juanita Carpenter, Arcelle Coulbourne, Mary Jack Clary, Dorothy
Clarke, Jacgueline Clark, Louise Godwin, Fay Luther, Henrietta Roberts, Grace Schultz, Margaret
Twiford, Phoebe Taliaferro, Genevieve Tyson, Madeline Warrick.
FIRST DEGREE — Virginia Ankers, Revere Ashley, Elizabeth Alexander, Martha Lee Bennett, Neva Burcher,
Mary W. Bowles, Ellen Baab, Abbie Bourke, Irene Blasdel, Elizabeth Clopton, Ruth Chesley, Jessie
Crockett, Murlene Crush, Phyllis Child, Elsie Dunn, Gladys V. Dutrow, Emily Day, Virginia Davis, Jo
Lee Fleet, Sylvia Garfinkel, Hilda Goode, Victoria Harris, Ella Harrison, Lucille Holloway, Lucy Fleet
Head, Lucy Harris, Lucille Healy, Katherine Jordon, Josephine Kislitzin, Olivia Kearns, Adeline Kirk-
patrick, Irene Lundy, Matilda Logan, Mabel Layman, Myrtle Liverman, Barbara Mason, Eulaleur Mason,
Eunice Martin, Virginia Marshall, Frances Moseley, Mary Lou Monroe, Frances Mayse, Elaine Owens,
Mary R. Pugh, Selma Piland, Frances Packett, Edith Pomeroy, Helen Roop, Flossie Ratcliffe, Ella Gordon
Rowe, Alice Rife, Dorothy Ramey, Frances C. Smith, Bertha Shapleigh, Ruth Staples, Doris Stagg, Clara
Vondra, Janice Watson, Katherine Wygal, Hildrup Wingo, Estelle Warren, Mildred Williams, Elizabeth
Woolfolk.
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ALPHA TAU PI
OFFICERS
Estelle Warren Archon
Olivia Kearns Secretary-
Margaret Graves Treasurer
Ann Lipscomb . . . Member-at-Large on Executive Committee
Alice Dew Counsellor
Mildred Buckner Chaplain
Temple Lee Beazley Sergeant-at-Arms
Helen Wallace Critic
Martha Whitaker Reporter
Rebecca Silver Librarian
Dr. W. J. Young Sponsor
MEMBERS
Walter J. Young Philopaidessi
Elinor Hayes Philopaidessi
Estelle Warren Philastrasi
Frances Curtis Smith Novice
NEOPHYTES
Temple Lee Beazley, Mildred Buckner, Elizabeth Clark, Nancy Cooper, Alice
Dew, Margaret Graves, Elizabeth Haley, Pearl Hudson, Olivia Kearns, Frances
Kirkwood, Mary Ellen Lee, Ann Lipscomb, Karis McElroy, Louise McGee, Jua-
nita Owen, Alice Phillips, Helen Pressley, Flora Ryan, May Lawrence Showard,
Rebecca Silver, Dorothy Verlander, Helene Wallace, Martha Whitaker, Mar-
garet White, Mary Woolfolk.
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ALPHA TAU PI
ALPHA TAU PI Society is a national, professional frater-
nity open to junior and senior majors and minors in elemen-
tary education. Men and women pursuing degree courses
are eligible upon maintaining a superior grade of work and
election by the local chapter. In May of 1934, Doris Taylor,
then a rising junior, suggested to Dr. W. I. Young an organ-
ization from which grew in July of that year a full-fledged
fraternity. Alpha Chapter now occupies attractively fur-
nished guarters in Custis Hall where its meetings are held.
The fraternity aims are to stimulate interest in degree
courses, to consider problems and develop leadership in the
elementary field, to encourage interest in child welfare, and
to carry a fraternal spirit into the field. The colors are gen-
tian blue, red, and gold.
The meetings include programs designed to prepare the
student for successful teaching and features which contribute
to the social life of the members. The members count fellow-
ship within its circle one of the memorable phases of their
college life.
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PI OMEGA PI
ALPHA EPSILON Chapter of Pi Omega Pi, National Com-
mercial Teachers Honorary Fraternity, was installed at the
Fredericksburg State Teachers College May 29, 1936, by Mr.
C. H. Parker, member of the faculty of the Commercial Ed-
ucation Department. The charter members of the chapter,
from the faculty, are Dr. J. H. Dodd, Mr. George Kirby, and
Miss Lola Minich; from the students, Louise Jennings, Frances
Sherman, Adele Mansfield, Ethel Nelson, Audrey Rose,
Marion Goodman, and Page Whitehead.
The purposes of Pi Omega Pi are to create, promote, and
extend interest and scholarship in commercial education; to
aid in civic betterment in colleges; to encourage and foster
high ethical standards in business and professional life; and
to teach the ideal of service as the basis of all worthy enter-
prise. Active members are juniors and seniors in college
who have superior standing in commercial education and
average standing in all other studies.
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PI OMEGA PI
ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER
OFFICERS
Frances Sherman President
Beatrice Campbell Vice-President
Margaret Smith Secretary-Treasurer
Margaret Twiford Historian
SPONSOR
Mr. G. H. Parker
MEMBERS
Frances Sherman Margaret Smith
Beatrice Campbell Margaret Twiford
Jesse Crockett Dorothy Ballance
Jean Plante Miss Lola Minich
Evelyn Bickers Mr. G. H. Parker
Dr. J. H. Dodd
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COMMERCIAL CLUB
OFFICERS
Evelyn Bickers
President
Katherine Nebelung
Vice-President
Zillah Rhoades
Secretary
Annabel Cowles
Treasurer
1 HE purpose of the Commercial Club is to promote interest
in the business world and in the study of commercial sub-
jects, to encourage a social spirit by offering opportunities for
wholesome social contacts, and to become familiar with mod-
ern progressive business methods and systems, endeavoring
by such means to raise and maintain a higher standard of
training for business.
The Commercial Club has had a most active year. In
October the club started its activities by taking a trip to
Washington. Dr. Dodd's farm was the scene of a very de-
lightful weiner roast in the fall of the year. The Commercial
Club made history when a record number attended the ban-
guet dinner. The occasion was doubly important in that Mr.
Harry C. Spillman, internationally known speaker, addressed
those attending the dinner. In March Woodward and Lothrop
presented a style show which is sponsored annually as the
club's benefit number. A second trip was made in April to
Richmond.
The "Commercial Echoes," which is an instrument of the
Commercial Club, is a booklet put out at intervals. This pub-
lication relates the activities of the club and the alumnae.
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COMMERCIAL ECHOES
STAFF
Peggy Smith Editor
Maude Rae Smith Associate Editor
EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
Juanita Carpenter Virginia Northam
Hilda Harrell Dorothy Ballance
Madora Forbush Business Manager
Mary V. Leary Associate Business Manager
BUSINESS ASSISTANTS
Jessie Crockett Nan Birchett
Virginia Dickinson Mary Williamson Bowles
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
CLUB
Irene Ellen Williams President
Lorene Moffette Potter Vice-President
Anna Mae Harris Secretary
Emily Clay Rowe Treasurer
Elizabeth Osborn Reporter
Oscar H. Darter Sponsor
AMID pressing problems concerning world affairs, the Interna-
tional Relations Club holds out to the College the connecting link
which fosters good will and understanding of current problems both
of a domestic and international nature.
Under the auspices of the Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace this organization has striven to take its place on the campus
as one of the most effective agencies for the cause of peace. Its
influence was recently evidenced in a peace poll in which fifty per
cent of the student body voted for the promotion of international
relations as the best means of preventing war.
The design most universally accepted for the Peace Flag of the
world is employed as one of the details in a division page in this
book, the doves representing good will and their number corre-
sponding to the number of nations in the world.
To become a member of this club a student must have a major or
a minor in the Social Science Department and an average of B, and
must have manifested a definite interest in the work of the club.
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MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY
SCIENCE CLUB
Lucy Fleet Head President
Mary Crehan Vice-President
Mary Jack Clary Secretary
Lois Petersen Treasurer
SPONSOR
Dr. Roy S. Cook
HONORARY MEMBERS
Miss Helen H. Schultz Dr. Alan S. Pierce Mrs. Roy S. Cook
THE Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club, sponsored by
the Science Department, is open to science majors and minors
who have had at least one year of science. Its purpose is to
foster a deep appreciation of science as a cultural field, to
broaden the scientific horizon and to encourage a more pro-
found interest in the subject.
Monthly meetings are held, at which topics of interest are
discussed. Specialists in the various sicentific fields are in-
vited to speak to members of the club from time to time.
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JUL A,
CLUB
Mary Franklyn Miller president
Alice Rife secretary
Mary Jack Clary treasurer
Sponsor
Mrs. Charles Lake Bushnell
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Temple Lee Beazley
Eulalia Bowling
Katherine Burgess
Jacqueline Clark
Margaret Clark
Virginia Comann
Nancy Cooper
Louise Coulbourn
Marjorie Eastman
Margaret Graves
Sarah Burt Gray
Elizabeth Haley
Lucy Fleet Head
Phyllis Hersh
Lucile Holloway
Stirling Kerr
Ann Lipscomb
Fay Luther
ibers
Helen Peck McClaugherty
Frances McLeod
Mary Chapman Mitchell
Virginia Northam
Juanita Owen
Alice Phillips
Dorothy Ramey
Evelyn Riggs
Emily Clay Rowe
Frances Sherman
Frances Curtis Smith
Margaret Smith
Jaquelin Smith
Maree Sweeney
Eloise Trussell
Nina Wade-Dalton
Martha Whitaker
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TOWN GIRLS CLUB
Betty Abbey President
Elizabeth Woodbridge Vice-President
Alice Dew Secretary
Helene Wallace Treasurer
SPONSOR
Mrs. R. T. Mooney
1 HE Town Girls Club, consisting of sixty-five members, is an
organization whose membership is entirely that of the non-
boarding students of the College. This group enjoys the use
of a clubroom in Monroe Hall which is easily accessible in
its relation to the classrooms.
The purpose of the Town Girls Club is twofold: first, to
establish and maintain a spirit of friendliness and mutual
interest among those girls commuting from nearby vicinities
who have little opportunity to come in contact with real col-
lege life; second, to make for a kind of unity and cooperation
between the day students and boarding students.
A monthly luncheon, given by the group itself, affords a
very delightful social hour for this club. Another of the most
outstanding social functions is the Christmas Formal Dinner
when the Town Girls are the guests of the girls on the hill in
the college dining room.
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB
Rubinette Young President
Genevieve Tyson Vice-President
Charlotte Frazer Secretary-Treasurer
Katherine Turner Reporter
SPONSOR
Miss Annabel Merrill
1 HE Home Economics Club is affiliated with the State and Na-
tional Home Economics Associations. Only students who are majors
or minors in Home Economics are eligible for membership. The
program of work is designed to develop personality, leadership,
self-reliance, initiative, social poise, and professional interest.
The club has two meetings each month, one a business meeting
including an educational program for which consumer education
was selected as the central theme this year. The programs included
outside speakers and active participation by the club members. The
other meeting is strictly social, including parties, dance cabarets,
picnics and teas.
Money -making projects of professional value such as serving
Sunday breakfasts and dinners for organizations were carried out
successfully. Funds were contributed to improve conditions of mal-
nutrition in the College Training School.
The club offers to its members a wealth of possibilities for gaining
a broader conception of the field of home economics and its pro-
fessional opportunities and finer appreciation of its leaders.
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RIDING CLUB
iHE Riding Club of the State Teachers Col-
lege, numbering eighty members and pledges,
sponsors the horseback riding on the hill.
Instruction is given beginning, intermediate,
and advanced students. As the ability of the
rider progresses she is promoted from the third
to the first level of attainment. Those who wear
the emblem of the first level are allowed special
privileges, such as jumping and overnight trips.
All riders are trained in the ring and a rigid
test is passed before they are allowed to ride on
the roads and trails or to go on breakfast and
supper rides.
All members compete in the annual Horse
Show held in May. Every student is invited to
become a member of this organization and to
join in its fun.
OFFICERS
Jaquelin Smith President
Henrietta Pratt Vice-President
Dorothy Ramey Secretary-Treasurer
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COLLEGE ORCHESTRA
Violinists
Olivia Kearns, Nancy
Cooper, Jean Daven-
port, Gladys Dickin-
son, Lorraine Beck,
Charlotte Morgan
Trumpeters
Irene Bush, Betty
Deckert
Drummer
Virginia Northam
Pianist
Madeline Warrick
Pianist and Director
Ann Lipscomb
J.HE personnel in this group organized
itself into a modest orchestra primarily
because of an eagerness to find expression
for an innate love for music but also be-
cause it felt that a definite contribution
could be made to the recreational hours
many times on informal occasions when
the desire was uppermost on the part of
the dancers for the swing of the organ-
grinder or the measured tread of the fox
trot or the lure and glide of a waltz. The
appreciation for the efforts of these ama-
teur musicians has been generous and has
served amply and graciously for the only
compensation sought.
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ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
1 HE destinies of the entire athletic program at S.T.C. are guided by the hands of
the Athletic Association and its governing body, the Athletic Council. Intra-
mural athletics hold a very unique and important place in the life of the average
girl. Their successful organization and operation in practically every sport has
contributed much to the wise use of her leisure hours. Intramurals contribute to
the mental, social, ethical, and physical qualities of every girl who participates.
It gives her command of certain fundamental processes, contributing much to her
health, her character, and her citizenship. All students are eligible for member-
ship in the A. A. and may become an enrolled participant upon the attainment of
seventy-five points which are awarded according to a point system that recog-
nizes all the athletics offered on the hill. In addition, AA. has sponsored May
Day efficiently for the past two years. The selection of theme, music, dances, char-
acters, and the costumes gives valuable experience in organization and leader-
ship. In the pages that follow is a fair example of the work of AA. — a progressive
organization — that yearly sees the achievement of its aims nearer with the ever-
increasing interest of more and more girls.
The activities of AA. are many and varied to suit individual needs and ca-
pacities. At the cabin there are nights of such serene and majestic beauty that
perhaps there is no girl who would not be better and wiser for spending some
hours there. When the atmosphere is charged with dewy fragrance, the shadows
long, and the breeze rustles through the trees, there is something about the cabin
that leaves one entranced with its tranquillity. Creative dancing gives us a chance
to express our interpretation of music. The ping of the balls against the tennis
rackets is melodious to our ears in being a refuge from the cares of the day. We
bring a bit of the grace of the Grecian Olympiad to our campus with the throwing
of the discus and the twang of the bow strings and the resultant satisfaction that must
have been experienced by the bowmen of Robin Hood's day. Golf, one of Mod-
ern America's most popular sports, finds many followers among our students who
delight in attempting to find that shortest distance between the tee and the green.
To witness one of our hockey games, to follow the little white ball up and down the
field, is one of the most pleasing thrills offered. Outside social contacts come in
the form of the annual state hockey conference and in trips to exhibition matches.
In the spring when the days are getting warmer and the trees beginning to bud,
baseball affords a pastime for whiling away many happy hours. Indeed, "A game
for every girl, and a girl in every game" is an appropriate motto for one of the
most important of the campus organizations — the Athletic Association.
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ATHLETIC COUNCIL
President Peggy Smith
Vice-President Elizabeth Johnson
Secretary Jacqueline Clark
Treasurer Peck McClaugherty
Chairman of Sports Dorothy Ball
Hockey Chairman Elizabeth Clark
Basketball Chairman Helen Pressley
Swimming Chairman Cheatham Taylor
Hiking Chairman Ellen Easterley
Horseback Riding Chairman Dorothy Hill
Baseball Chairman Jo Grant
Tennis Chairman Mary Kettenbeck
Golf and Archery Chairman Reginia Brown
Dance Chairman Maude Rae Smith
Cabin Chairman Alice Rife
Reporter Helen Hyde
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MODERN DANCE CLUB
President
Maude Rae Smith
Music Committee
Addibel Freeman
Patsy Staley
Helen Hyde
Fay Luther
Scrapbook Committee
Olivia Kearns
Peck McClaugherty
Jessie Crockett
Pianist
Fay Luther
THE Creative Dance Club is sponsored by the Ath-
letic Association, and is composed of those students
who have had one quarter of creative, and are inter-
ested in the creative dance as a form of art in the de-
veloping of grace and charm. The dancing stresses
the use of natural body movement for the expression
of motion which results in a fine responsive body, full
of strength and vitality.
Used with good music, creative dancing will de-
velop in the student an appreciation for those ideal-
istic things in life which are frequently crowded out
of our environment by the rush of the day's routine.
During the year the Dance Club divides its work
into three big divisions: in the fall quarter it has the
Convocation program; in the winter quarter the girls
go to Washington and take part in the Symposium;
and in the spring the club takes a large part in the
May Day activities. The club also plans outings to the
Cabin where suppers are cooked over the open fire,
followed by interesting discussions and the develop-
ment of ideas for the betterment of the club.
Creative dancing is the one thing that correlates all
the arts, thereby contributing to the capacity of the
student for a more real and complete life.
All American — and high
A modern discus thrower
Swiftly homing
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A practiced eye is needed in a close decision
Friendly enemies
Let the timid soul take
courage, with these stal-
warts round about, for that
first dive off the board
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FEATURES
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COURT
Abbie Bourke
Jacqueline Clark
Sarah Burt Gray
Elizabeth Haley-
Lucy Fleet Head
Mary Jack Clary
Margaret Haynie
Frances Brooks
Miriam Carpenter
Martha Lee Bennett
Eloise Caverlee
Helen Clark
Elsie Lee Davis
Anna Jane Eley
Louise Luter
Alive Ives
Mary Franklyn Miller
Juanita Owen
Dorothy Ramey
Cheatham Taylor
Helene Wallace
Virginia Jordon
Alice Rife
Lottie Padgett
Sarah Puckett
Virginia Simmons
Doris Eubank
Margaret Wallace
Annabel Cowles
Annie Wade
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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Located in f( 'America's Most Historic City"
A standard four-year institution — member of the Asso-
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Strong faculty composed of men and women of sound
scholarship, high ideals, and broad cultural background.
Modern plant located on one of the most picturesque and
alluring campuses in the South — a place of incomparable
beauty. Ample housing facilities, including four new dormi-
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Social and recreational facilities unsurpassed — roof garden ;
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conveniences; tennis courts; gymnasium; athletic fields;
and available saddle horses.
Superior accommodations and broad cultural and educa-
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It confers the A.B. and B.S. degrees in the Arts and Sci-
ences, as well as in the fields of Education leading to
Teaching, School Supervision and Administration. The
courses of instruction also include a wide range of pro-
fessional, specialized, and technical subjects leading to
the B.S. degree in such fields as Commerce and Finance,
Business and Secretarial Training, Dietetics, Home Eco-
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and pre-professional and foundation courses — the only
college in Virginia specializing in the training of Com-
mercial teachers; it also offers a two-year course for
elementary teachers.
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